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YH08 YFU

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,814 mi
Last recorded140,814 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YFU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 140,814 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 135,686 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 133,851 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 133,851 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 126,100 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 126,100 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 117,595 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 117,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 110,953 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 108,201 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,237 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,841 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,598 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,881 miles

Both chassis legs under vehicle badly corroded

Light misting of fluid round fuel cooler

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,634 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track control arm slight play in joint

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,759 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,380 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 YFU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

YH08 YFU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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