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B26 JKY

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,289 mi
Last recorded150,289 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 JKY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 150,289 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 150,289 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 134,074 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 134,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 124,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 114,557 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 107,410 miles

nearside front tyre worn 3mm

Fail 9 Feb 2022 107,410 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn 3mm

Pass 12 Feb 2021 102,655 miles

rear tyres are worn

Pass 18 Jan 2020 102,060 miles

both rear tyres are worn

slight vibration felt in brakes

Pass 18 Jan 2019 99,996 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 98,288 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 98,288 miles

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

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Jan 2017 92,243 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,097 miles

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

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

Near side front tyre cracking.no cords exposed

Nearside rear tyres cracking.no cords exposed

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front very close (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 76,640 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,464 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,187 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 47,804 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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B26 JKY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B26 JKY, 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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B26 JKY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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