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Y33 GLN

2008 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,951 mi
Last recorded157,951 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 GLN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 157,951 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 139,700 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 124,687 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 117,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 110,843 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 104,348 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 100,112 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 97,484 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 94,820 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,101 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,532 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,216 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 61,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

engine light on

Pass 15 Jan 2013 54,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 54,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Drivers window up and down movement inop

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,109 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,583 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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Y33 GLN is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y33 GLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y33 GLN registered?

Y33 GLN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is Y33 GLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y33 GLN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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