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RK08 YBA

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,867 mi
Last recorded139,867 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 YBA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 139,867 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 129,766 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2024 129,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 116,218 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front under tray insecure

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2022 104,669 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

front under tray damaged and loose

Fail 18 Oct 2022 104,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

front under tray damaged and loose

Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,323 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 91,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,010 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,648 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 24 May 2019 73,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 14 Jun 2018 69,062 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 64,639 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 58,528 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,877 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 48,804 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 48,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,289 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 37,058 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 22,120 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 21,912 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 18,650 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 18,650 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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RK08 YBA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RK08 YBA, 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 RK08 YBA registered?

RK08 YBA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for RK08 YBA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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