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Y44 GDW

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,886 mi
Last recorded53,886 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 GDW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 53,886 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 50,672 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 50,026 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 50,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 49,167 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 48,183 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 47,320 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 44,678 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 19 Jul 2016 43,147 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,969 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,273 miles

front inner brake pads low

nearside rear tyre just on limit

Pass 17 Jul 2013 31,459 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,650 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,493 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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Y44 GDW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y44 GDW, 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 Y44 GDW registered?

Y44 GDW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is Y44 GDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y44 GDW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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