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YG08 FMD

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,597 mi
Last recorded165,597 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 FMD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 165,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 151,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp range control warning on dash

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 143,579 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 143,432 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 134,594 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 128,217 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 119,228 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 103,762 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 89,175 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 89,167 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 82,070 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Traction control sensor linkage missing nearside front lower arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,730 miles

emissons to clean for print out

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,739 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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YG08 FMD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel 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 YG08 FMD, 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 YG08 FMD registered?

YG08 FMD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 FMD 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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