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S888 YLE

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,598 mi
Last recorded127,598 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 YLE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 127,598 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both gaiters (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear a little loose corrosion starting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 123,570 miles

Front N/S and O/S steering rack gaiters twisted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 123,562 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front N/S and O/S steering rack gaiters twisted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 119,780 miles

Offside Front 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 7 Oct 2022 116,810 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 116,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 111,724 miles

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides and both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 110,552 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 109,023 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,846 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 105,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,236 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 102,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,680 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2017 91,680 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 87,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a slight cut.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 79,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,670 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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S888 YLE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S888 YLE, 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 S888 YLE registered?

S888 YLE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is S888 YLE safe to buy?

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