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VN08 YTJ

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,707 mi
Last recorded107,707 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 107,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 96,104 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 90,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,439 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 86,437 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 84,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 84,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 82,355 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 80,102 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 76,320 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 74,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts in sidewall of o/s/r tyre

damage to o/s/f sill

Fail 7 Jan 2015 74,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts in sidewall of o/s/r tyre

damage to o/s/f sill

Pass 18 Jan 2014 65,446 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no emmisions detected - to low to read

Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,442 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,342 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,853 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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VN08 YTJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN08 YTJ, 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 VN08 YTJ registered?

VN08 YTJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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