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AM08 YXD

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,614 mi
Last recorded134,614 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YXD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 134,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush + offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 134,603 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush + offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 121,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 79,090 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing edges

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut

Pass 8 May 2012 51,737 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 34,883 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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AM08 YXD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AM08 YXD, 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 AM08 YXD registered?

AM08 YXD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AM08 YXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 YXD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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