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YC58 CSV

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

237,319 mi
Last recorded237,319 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 CSV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 237,319 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 225,333 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 213,962 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 213,962 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 205,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 197,057 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 192,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2019 177,661 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 152,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 126,435 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,893 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 96,546 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,152 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,538 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 33,894 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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YC58 CSV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YC58 CSV, 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 YC58 CSV registered?

YC58 CSV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is YC58 CSV safe to buy?

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