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YC58 XDY

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,486 mi
Last recorded97,486 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 XDY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 97,486 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 94,302 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 91,994 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 82,676 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 82,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 79,270 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 75,323 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 75,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 74,306 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 71,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2018 64,062 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,662 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 43,449 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 38,312 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,808 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,986 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 27,427 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 22,920 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 XDY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XDY, 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 XDY registered?

YC58 XDY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is YC58 XDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 XDY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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