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Y90 MSG

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,716 mi
Last recorded142,716 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY90 MSG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 142,716 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 136,398 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around front and rear axle both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around front and rear axle both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 136,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around front and rear axle both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around front and rear axle both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 129,795 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear and drivers side front tyres on legal limit

Pass 28 Sep 2022 121,383 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 112,761 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 107,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 101,627 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 95,143 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 91,665 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,402 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 81,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 74,286 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 66,824 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 66,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2012 57,608 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 57,607 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,915 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 47,913 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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Y90 MSG 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 Y90 MSG, 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 Y90 MSG registered?

Y90 MSG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is Y90 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y90 MSG 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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