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C19 YTY

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,698 mi
Last recorded124,698 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 YTY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 124,698 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2025 111,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 111,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both os/ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 107,704 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 107,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached central arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2023 102,501 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2022 98,464 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 92,620 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 89,516 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 83,561 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 83,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,506 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 71,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,885 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,860 miles

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,235 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,016 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 22,007 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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C19 YTY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 C19 YTY, 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 C19 YTY registered?

C19 YTY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is C19 YTY safe to buy?

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