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SV08 WYH

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,404 mi
Last recorded165,404 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 WYH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 165,404 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 159,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 142,495 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2022 142,492 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 125,902 miles

Offside Rear brake hose clip corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 119,113 miles

engine mil on

offside boot side lamp not working

Fail 23 Sep 2020 119,113 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

engine mil on

offside boot side lamp not working

Pass 13 Sep 2019 109,090 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 109,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle under body has corrosion in various places.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 103,989 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 98,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,370 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,671 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 75,860 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 75,855 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,739 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,228 miles

rear brake discs corroded[innside faces]

Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads low[innside pad]next serv]

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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SV08 WYH is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SV08 WYH, 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 SV08 WYH registered?

SV08 WYH is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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