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YH08 TGK

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,237 mi
Last recorded109,237 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 TGK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 109,237 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 109,235 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 105,400 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 102,999 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 94,569 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 92,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sidewall slight damage due to being run flat, and slight stepping on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2020 92,705 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sidewall slight damage due to being run flat, and slight stepping on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2019 88,659 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,626 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 71,893 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,825 miles

o/s and n/s front upper suspension arms bushes slightly deterioated

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2015 52,375 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 52,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 46,809 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 40,096 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,953 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,324 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,636 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 TGK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH08 TGK, 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

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What year was YH08 TGK registered?

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

Is YH08 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 TGK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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