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YY08 TJO

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

143,921 mi
Last recorded143,921 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 TJO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 143,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

power steering slightly stiff

Pass 12 Nov 2022 139,222 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 133,269 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres are wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2020 125,845 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection on some components.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 120,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 117,931 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 114,184 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 106,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,050 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,688 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 94,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,205 miles

unable to get the emission tester to register a reading

Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,785 miles

Headlight washers inop

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer aims poor

Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,989 miles

n/s/r/tyre 2mm

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 TJO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TJO, 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.

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What year was YY08 TJO registered?

YY08 TJO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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