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CR08 YAR

2008 Audi A5

Green Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,721 mi
Last recorded172,721 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR08 YAR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 172,721 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 172,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 167,509 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 164,394 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 158,965 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 153,139 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 138,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output aftermarket bulb fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output aftermarket bulb fitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 138,697 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output aftermarket bulb fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output aftermarket bulb fitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 125,179 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 116,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 109,560 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 109,560 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 98,673 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 77,114 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 71,583 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,193 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,654 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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CR08 YAR is a 2008 Audi A5 in Green with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CR08 YAR, 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 CR08 YAR registered?

CR08 YAR is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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The MOT history for CR08 YAR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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