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A5 YWE

2008 Audi A5

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,481 mi
Last recorded35,481 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YWE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 35,481 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 207,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 32,518 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 32,403 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2022 31,601 miles

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 May 2022 31,581 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 28,268 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 28,268 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Top marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Back box outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 25,986 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 23,823 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 20,175 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,212 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,136 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 17 Jun 2014 13,859 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 13,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 11,070 miles

Birds nest removed.

Exhaust mounts re secured.

N/S rear wiring secured.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,570 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 9,027 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 YWE is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YWE, 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 YWE registered?

A5 YWE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is A5 YWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 YWE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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