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DG08 PYU

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,278 mi
Last recorded151,278 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 PYU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 151,278 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 150,939 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 145,512 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 145,505 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 145,187 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 142,912 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,594 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,838 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))

Offside Front bumper slightly loose

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2019 106,944 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 93,247 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 93,216 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 86,555 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 12 Oct 2016 86,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,003 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 71,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 63,193 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

Rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,794 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,782 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 27,644 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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DG08 PYU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DG08 PYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 PYU registered?

DG08 PYU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is DG08 PYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 PYU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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