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BG08 YCS

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,109 mi
Last recorded120,109 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YCS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 120,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower slightley play in ball joint

Pass 7 Sep 2017 109,569 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,360 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 80,857 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 80,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,228 miles

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

engine mangment light on in dash

Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,713 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 49,713 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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BG08 YCS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG08 YCS, 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 BG08 YCS registered?

BG08 YCS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is BG08 YCS safe to buy?

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