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YF08 MZU

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,562 mi
Last recorded134,562 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 MZU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 134,562 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 134,216 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 131,181 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 130,922 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 126,751 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 126,501 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 121,067 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 113,260 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020
Pass 30 Mar 2019 100,194 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 16 Mar 2018 95,293 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,276 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,497 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 86,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 77,698 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 65,580 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 65,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 60,198 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 48,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 35,374 miles

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm, inner tread cracking and both tyres bald on inner edges

front pads approx 70-80% worn

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 MZU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF08 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

YF08 MZU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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