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YD08 ZDW

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,656 mi
Last recorded200,656 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 ZDW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 200,656 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both becoming perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 196,225 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Bind at wheel - BEARING NOT CHECKED (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspension arms bushes have perished and slight play in pins/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 196,225 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Pipe insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs corroded/breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Clamps for centre section joining pipe broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Bind at wheel - BEARING NOT CHECKED (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspension arms bushes have perished and slight play in pins/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 186,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 186,889 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 126,617 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Mar 2018 117,360 miles

damage to the offside front of vehicle

eml on

Fail 12 Mar 2018 117,345 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to the offside front of vehicle

eml on

Pass 16 Mar 2017 107,947 miles

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

Offside head lamp lose

engine management light on

Pass 17 Mar 2016 98,801 miles

EWL on during test.

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 98,801 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

EWL on during test.

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,279 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 87,279 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,412 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 45,362 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,362 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,051 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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YD08 ZDW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YD08 ZDW, 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 YD08 ZDW registered?

YD08 ZDW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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