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YC08 TLU

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,177 mi
Last recorded160,177 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 TLU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 160,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 157,345 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 157,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 154,679 miles

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

Knocking in steering

Pass 30 Mar 2023 151,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various place's underside vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level below minimum

rear axle/subframe corroded

when (rock the steering) their is a knock in steer wheel/column

Pass 31 Mar 2022 148,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 147,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 146,421 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 142,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 139,221 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 135,093 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 135,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 131,120 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

brake warning light on display

engine warning light on display

oil leak from vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2015 126,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box mounting missing. (rear)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 121,455 miles

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 109,686 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 109,686 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,326 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,299 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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YC08 TLU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YC08 TLU, 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 YC08 TLU registered?

YC08 TLU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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