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BX08 YSM

2008 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

206,063 mi
Last recorded206,063 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 YSM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 206,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 203,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 202,142 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 199,434 miles

Central Rear mid bracket exhaust sleeve clamp broken.

Pass 4 Jun 2021 194,029 miles

Central Front UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Jun 2020 190,216 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 181,000 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 171,639 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 159,490 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 149,900 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 149,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 138,119 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 121,983 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 103,954 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 87,292 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 67,144 miles

Windscreen cracked in zone b. Not affecting drivers view.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BX08 YSM is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BX08 YSM, 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 BX08 YSM registered?

BX08 YSM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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