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YY08 LXT

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,291 mi
Last recorded168,291 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 LXT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 168,291 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 161,725 miles

Engine check light illuminated

Pass 9 Jul 2015 148,779 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 148,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 131,919 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 131,919 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 115,347 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 104,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 May 2011 92,962 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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YY08 LXT is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 90,826 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY08 LXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY08 LXT registered?

YY08 LXT is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is YY08 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 LXT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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