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YE08 LHZ

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

184,399 mi
Last recorded184,399 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 LHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 184,399 miles

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

Nearside Sill covered in underbody sealer some components cannot be inspected.

Offside Sill covered in underbody sealer some components cannot be inspected.

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

Rear Axel covered in underbody sealer some components cannot be inspected.

Underside showing signs of corrosion not excessive (Age related)

Pass 5 Apr 2025 179,626 miles

Central Front Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Central Front engine leak

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing at top of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 179,593 miles

Offside Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front engine leak

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing at top of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 171,635 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 165,047 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 154,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 138,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush in bottom arm. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush in bottom arm (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2020 136,544 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 136,542 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 123,553 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 106,252 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 89,954 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 89,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 78,711 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 68,078 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 63,481 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,329 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack on tread

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,165 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,997 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall through cords but not in excess of MOT requirements

front tyres wearing on inside edges

noise from nearside front wheel bearing when driven

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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YE08 LHZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel 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 YE08 LHZ, 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 YE08 LHZ registered?

YE08 LHZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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