CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC08 FGN

2008 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,554 mi
Last recorded182,554 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 FGN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 182,554 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 179,289 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 179,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2022 174,884 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 169,646 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 164,315 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 158,981 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 158,981 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 158,981 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 153,157 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2018 153,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 146,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 137,025 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 137,021 miles

Emissions not tested low on oil (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 126,697 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 126,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

eml on

pad warning light on

Pass 16 Sep 2014 112,138 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on/coil light flashing

Fail 24 Aug 2013 89,861 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on/coil light flashing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,223 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,685 miles

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

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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YC08 FGN is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC08 FGN, 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

How do I check the history of YC08 FGN?

You can check the full history of YC08 FGN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC08 FGN registered?

YC08 FGN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is YC08 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 FGN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC08 FGN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YC08 FGN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.