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YF08 MTE

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,523 mi
Last recorded183,523 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 MTE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 183,523 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F LOWER FORWARD MOST BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F FRONT UPPERARMS, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 172,551 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front upper arms rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer outer door handle stiff but operational

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2024 162,318 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front upper rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer door handle stiff but operational

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2023 150,783 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front upper suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2022 141,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front upper arms rear bushes worn/deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 131,272 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, both arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges - almost to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 124,157 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 124,157 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 116,752 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 116,577 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 106,694 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated/corroded

engine light on

Pass 29 Mar 2017 97,621 miles

Engine light on.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front wipers poor.

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 86,918 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 76,802 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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers poor

rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2014 69,403 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,191 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,268 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 47,343 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 MTE 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 YF08 MTE, 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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YF08 MTE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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