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W31 YEH

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

189,317 mi
Last recorded189,317 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 YEH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 189,317 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 180,190 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 180,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 174,360 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 166,802 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 157,117 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 147,957 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 139,657 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 132,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 121,917 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 112,888 miles

nearside and offside front tyres on limit

Fail 20 Jul 2016 112,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front tyres on limit

Pass 12 Aug 2015 102,201 miles

rear tyres showing abnormal wear

Pass 28 Jul 2014 88,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jul 2011 44,477 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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W31 YEH is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W31 YEH, 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 W31 YEH registered?

W31 YEH is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is W31 YEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W31 YEH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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