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YG58 VYO

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,507 mi
Last recorded165,507 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 VYO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 165,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 165,507 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 161,397 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 161,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to cord inner edge 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 158,883 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 158,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat type blade ...split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 153,770 miles

Offside Front Lower door sill damaged

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

Pass 12 Oct 2021 148,490 miles

offside front lower door sill slight damage

Pass 7 Oct 2020 145,255 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front lower door sill damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2020 145,255 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

offside front lower door sill damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2019 141,918 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 141,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 137,492 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2018 137,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 132,697 miles

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

offside front washer jet just hits screen

Pass 21 Oct 2016 124,244 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 114,043 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 102,891 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 102,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 90,951 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 90,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,080 miles

2 exhaust clamps poor condition middle section

front number plate poor condition

near side front tyre low outer edge

off side front tyre low inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2011 40,986 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YG58 VYO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

YG58 VYO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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