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Y15 RCC

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,751 mi
Last recorded90,751 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 RCC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 90,751 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 90,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 84,467 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 75,925 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 70,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 66,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 63,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2021 63,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 58,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 57,752 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 55,436 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,315 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 49,959 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)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 49,959 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 10 Dec 2015 47,589 miles

Nearside Rear Centre of tyre tread starting to crack/perish

Offside Rear Centre of tyre tread starting to crack/perish

Pass 23 Oct 2014 44,401 miles

both rear tyres perished and distorted

exhaust clamp excessivly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 42,422 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 32,642 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 32,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y15 RCC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y15 RCC, 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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Y15 RCC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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