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YK08 VKH

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

131,621 mi
Last recorded131,621 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 VKH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 131,621 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 131,556 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 129,938 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 129,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 125,733 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 123,265 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 114,849 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 104,997 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 98,207 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 89,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 73,266 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 64,811 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 55,376 miles

front pads worn

Pass 22 May 2013 41,096 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 18,688 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 15,751 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 VKH is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YK08 VKH, 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 VKH registered?

YK08 VKH is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is YK08 VKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 VKH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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