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S321 PYW

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

207,435 mi
Last recorded207,435 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 PYW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 207,435 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rusty underside components.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 204,870 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 195,540 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 9 Dec 2020 181,247 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2019 159,403 miles

all brake pads wearing thin

slight play at nearside front suspension arm bush

slight play at offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 7 Aug 2018 144,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Sound deadening material not fully secure underside (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2018 144,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Sound deadening material not fully secure underside (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2017 136,895 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear slight leak (2.7.3)

steering rack one of the pipe insecure in middle

Fail 14 Sep 2017 136,894 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure loose (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (4.1.D.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear slight leak (2.7.3)

steering rack one of the pipe insecure in middle

Pass 25 May 2016 135,042 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 134,998 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 124,805 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 111,360 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 111,360 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 94,070 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,330 miles

damage to o/s/f of vehicle inc headlamp

Fail 11 Apr 2012 84,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to o/s/f of vehicle inc headlamp

Pass 14 Apr 2011 75,829 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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S321 PYW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 S321 PYW, 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 S321 PYW registered?

S321 PYW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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