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YK08 TNF

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,861 mi
Last recorded111,861 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 TNF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,861 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 111,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2024 111,723 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 111,671 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 111,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 111,141 miles

ECU lamp on

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 111,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 110,571 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 3 Mar 2021 110,571 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad warning lamp on

ECU lamp on

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside rear shocker corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2020 110,443 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 11 Feb 2019 108,179 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 11 Feb 2019 108,179 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Mar 2018 105,592 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 102,858 miles

Front tyres 3mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,607 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Under trays fit

Fail 8 Mar 2016 99,607 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Under trays fit

Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,411 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,143 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,299 miles

wear starting to affect front brake pads

Fail 6 Mar 2013 82,159 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wear starting to affect front brake pads

Pass 23 Feb 2012 71,450 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,945 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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YK08 TNF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YK08 TNF, 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 YK08 TNF registered?

YK08 TNF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YK08 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 TNF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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