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YC08 HLA

2008 Audi S5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,908 mi
Last recorded111,908 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi S572,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 HLA
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 111,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 110,356 miles

Exhaust corroded at joints

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2021 85,458 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cooling fan running constant

Fail 9 Apr 2021 85,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cooling fan running constant

Pass 5 Mar 2020 79,530 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 71,184 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,889 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,632 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 64,630 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,476 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,177 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,948 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,957 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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YC08 HLA is a 2008 Audi S5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 72,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC08 HLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC08 HLA registered?

YC08 HLA is a 2008 Audi S5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YC08 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 HLA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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