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AC08 YYZ

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,161 mi
Last recorded143,161 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 143,161 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 139,125 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 136,465 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 131,996 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 131,996 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 125,772 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 125,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 125,755 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside windscreen wiper arm fouling bonnet

Pass 2 May 2018 114,032 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,999 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 99,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 92,867 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,659 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 87,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 74,395 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,395 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,578 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,584 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)

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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AC08 YYZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AC08 YYZ, 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 AC08 YYZ registered?

AC08 YYZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AC08 YYZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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