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Y40 TWS

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,377 mi
Last recorded140,377 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 TWS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 140,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 136,736 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 136,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 133,135 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 133,132 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 124,281 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 117,988 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 117,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 109,477 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 103,678 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,094 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,409 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 72,437 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 53,351 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 45,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,434 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 14,518 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 8,665 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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Y40 TWS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y40 TWS, 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 Y40 TWS registered?

Y40 TWS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is Y40 TWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y40 TWS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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