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YB08 DWD

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,813 mi
Last recorded152,813 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 DWD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 152,813 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 149,090 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 145,392 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 142,463 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 138,909 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 133,911 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 123,401 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 123,032 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 123,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2016 108,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wearing on the iner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on the iner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 108,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wearing on the iner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on the iner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 93,338 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,647 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,174 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 53,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 37,773 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,133 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 31,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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YB08 DWD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YB08 DWD, 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 YB08 DWD registered?

YB08 DWD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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