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YH08 BTV

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,128 mi
Last recorded166,128 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 BTV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 166,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 153,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0 mm wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

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

a chuffing injector o/s of engine

Pass 25 Oct 2023 151,722 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 146,645 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 146,636 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 141,256 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 140,966 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 126,544 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 126,544 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 120,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 111,706 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 101,971 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 91,817 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 91,721 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 May 2015 80,839 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 80,839 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 72,830 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,865 miles

inner front brake pads wearing low

inner rear brake pads worn low

offside front tyre wearing near limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 4 Apr 2013 53,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

inner front brake pads wearing low

inner rear brake pads worn low

offside front tyre wearing near limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,467 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,749 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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YH08 BTV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH08 BTV, 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 YH08 BTV registered?

YH08 BTV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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