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Y5 GDJ

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,912 mi
Last recorded145,912 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 GDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 145,912 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake hose twisted

Offside Front brake backplate loose

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2025 145,912 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake hose twisted

Offside Front brake backplate loose

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2024 140,072 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Dec 2023 131,816 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 120,948 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 109,438 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Oct 2020 99,605 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,699 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 92,103 miles

Nearside Rear 1 of position lamps inop

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded and fractured

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded and fractured

Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,990 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 74,200 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 74,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 65,749 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 55,971 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,219 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 38,652 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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Y5 GDJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y5 GDJ, 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 Y5 GDJ registered?

Y5 GDJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is Y5 GDJ safe to buy?

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