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YG58 NZS

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

207,811 mi
Last recorded207,811 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 NZS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 207,811 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 188,579 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 172,168 miles

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

under tray fitted under engine

Pass 22 Oct 2021 155,698 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 150,067 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 150,066 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 138,225 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 124,218 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 124,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not to cords

Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,924 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,224 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 58,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 40,139 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,377 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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YG58 NZS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black 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 YG58 NZS, 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 YG58 NZS registered?

YG58 NZS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YG58 NZS 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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