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A5 YEX

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,463 mi
Last recorded129,463 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YEX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 129,463 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 120,709 miles

Front Lower brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 120,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords along inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords along inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 116,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 110,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 104,466 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,544 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 81,610 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,340 miles

center exhaust clamp broken

Pass 12 Sep 2013
Fail 12 Sep 2013 60,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,962 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,217 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 36,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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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A5 YEX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A5 YEX, 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 A5 YEX registered?

A5 YEX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is A5 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 YEX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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