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Y9 LTB

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,827 mi
Last recorded189,827 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 LTB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 189,827 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 176,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to legal limit inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to legal limit inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 164,315 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 157,478 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 146,701 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 146,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 131,426 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 118,567 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 118,567 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 105,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front fog lights are not working

Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,296 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front foglights are not working

Pass 19 Jun 2014 94,115 miles

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

both front foglights are not working

nearside front tyre is damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 14 Jun 2014 94,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front foglights are not working

nearside front tyre is damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,059 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,512 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,446 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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Y9 LTB is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y9 LTB, 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 Y9 LTB registered?

Y9 LTB is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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