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YD58 VPG

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

206,747 mi
Last recorded206,747 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 VPG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 206,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 203,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 196,300 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 180,103 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 174,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 174,609 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 157,596 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 157,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 151,514 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 142,078 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 130,585 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 130,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Nearside Front traction control rod broken

Pass 16 Sep 2016 114,943 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 105,686 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 105,686 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,724 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 97,040 miles

ADVISE O/S/TYRE CUT ON SIDE WALL AND CRACKING

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 12 Sep 2012 89,304 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 89,304 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,152 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake wear indicator lamp lit

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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YD58 VPG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YD58 VPG, 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 YD58 VPG registered?

YD58 VPG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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