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A5 YHJ

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,752 mi
Last recorded124,752 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 124,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 124,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 119,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 119,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 116,754 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 109,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 99,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 86,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 86,089 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 82,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 69,641 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,383 miles

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014
Pass 13 Oct 2012 50,952 miles

Coolant level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,180 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,729 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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A5 YHJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A5 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

A5 YHJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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