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YF08 MSO

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,863 mi
Last recorded141,863 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 MSO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 141,863 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 139,824 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 137,301 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 134,435 miles

Offside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 128,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most forward, ball joint is in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 117,790 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 12 Jan 2018 115,764 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 112,599 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 108,800 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 103,665 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 98,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 98,678 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 95,180 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,978 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 85,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 65,917 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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YF08 MSO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YF08 MSO, 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 YF08 MSO registered?

YF08 MSO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is YF08 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 MSO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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