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A5 YTO

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,501 mi
Last recorded117,501 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YTO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 117,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 111,953 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 103,734 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,060 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 101,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 98,797 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 95,289 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 95,289 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 86,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YTO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 A5 YTO, 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 A5 YTO registered?

A5 YTO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is A5 YTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 YTO 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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