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YF08 RDZ

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

215,212 mi
Last recorded215,212 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 RDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 215,212 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 215,005 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 210,876 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 210,488 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 203,522 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 196,177 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 195,650 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 165,186 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 149,333 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 133,738 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 129,850 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 114,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 96,358 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,806 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 92,869 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 80,218 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 80,091 miles

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

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

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 RDZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 RDZ registered?

YF08 RDZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is YF08 RDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 RDZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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