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Y24 DSM

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

146,585 mi
Last recorded146,585 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY24 DSM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 146,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 146,518 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 138,690 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 132,230 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 129,024 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 124,132 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 119,379 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 113,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 103,038 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 100,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 89,181 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 82,239 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,398 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 68,475 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 60,090 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,987 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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Y24 DSM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel 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 Y24 DSM, 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 Y24 DSM registered?

Y24 DSM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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