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Y444 AMS

2008 Audi A5

Purple Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,801 mi
Last recorded168,801 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY444 AMS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 168,801 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 168,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 163,507 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 155,523 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 145,803 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 145,731 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 139,428 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 132,090 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 124,740 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 112,883 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 101,699 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,215 miles

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

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 2 Apr 2016 91,922 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine bay covers fitted

under car trays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2016 91,922 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine bay covers fitted

under car trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,319 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 71,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 61,550 miles

emissions too low to register

Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,954 miles

nsf tyre inner sidewall damged but not to cords

nsr tyre inner sidewall has cuts but not to cords

osr tyre inner sidewall has cuts but not to cords

slight play nsf inner tie rod

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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Y444 AMS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Purple with a 2,967cc 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 Y444 AMS, 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 Y444 AMS registered?

Y444 AMS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is Y444 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y444 AMS 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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