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YF08 YUH

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

219,436 mi
Last recorded219,436 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 219,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 205,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 189,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 171,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm worn more in center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 153,912 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2021 145,715 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 126,215 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 126,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 117,243 miles

Rear both rear tyres distorting on inner edges

emissions too clean to register

Pass 24 Feb 2018 109,086 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 100,486 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearings slighty noisey

Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,184 miles

under / engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 91,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under / engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,792 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front windscreen, cracked r/h/side.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 71,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,763 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,726 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 YUH is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey 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 YF08 YUH, 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 YUH is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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