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V8 YTE

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,899 mi
Last recorded121,899 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 YTE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 121,899 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 121,163 miles

Slight oil leak

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 117,661 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 114,935 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 111,628 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 109,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 96,828 miles

Rear Tyres not fitted to wheels according to sidewall instructions (stretched fitment)

Offside Rear tyre excessively worn on inner shoulder with multiple splits on inner wall

Fail 12 Apr 2019 96,828 miles

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect x4 fracture's, on x4 welds repairs (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre's excessively worn on inner shoulders,

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyres not fitted to wheels according to sidewall instructions (stretched fitment)

Offside Rear tyre excessively worn on inner shoulder with multiple splits on inner wall

Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,776 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,980 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 63,646 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,484 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 53,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 46,694 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,573 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2.00mm tread o/s/r tyre on 3.00mm tread

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,548 miles

osr tyre has two screws in tred

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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V8 YTE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V8 YTE, 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 V8 YTE registered?

V8 YTE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is V8 YTE safe to buy?

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