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SC08 YKX

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,170 mi
Last recorded105,170 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 YKX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 105,170 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 101,320 miles

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

Rear axel coroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2021 93,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 13 Jul 2021 93,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 86,020 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Mar 2019 80,757 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,213 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,848 miles

under trays + engine bay covers fitted when tested

Fail 3 Mar 2017 70,833 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp insecure (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays + engine bay covers fitted when tested

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,586 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,604 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,543 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,966 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,638 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,348 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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SC08 YKX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SC08 YKX, 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 SC08 YKX registered?

SC08 YKX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is SC08 YKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 YKX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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