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YH08 DWY

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,770 mi
Last recorded186,770 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 DWY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 186,770 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 179,923 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 169,974 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 159,761 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2022 159,528 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2021 145,886 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 145,424 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2019 130,735 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 123,306 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 123,233 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 110,952 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 104,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 92,067 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 92,067 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 May 2014 80,077 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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,352 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,267 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 45,387 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 DWY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YH08 DWY?

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What year was YH08 DWY registered?

YH08 DWY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is YH08 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 DWY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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