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YK08 VLJ

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,549 mi
Last recorded109,549 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 VLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 109,549 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 106,717 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 105,358 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 105,358 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 103,148 miles

Both sills corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2023 103,148 miles

Both sills corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 96,424 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 94,782 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,402 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 83,269 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2019 83,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,515 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 70,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,080 miles

Nearside Rear Inner stop & tail light not working

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 18 May 2016 51,529 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 46,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 46,701 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,416 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 36,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,063 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 28,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,334 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 22,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 17,738 miles

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

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

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

cracks in offside rear tyre treads

cuts in front tyre treads

more than one set of number plates fitted to the vehicle giving the impression that the true identity if the vehicle is being concealed

tyres fitted with incorrect load and speed rating

Fail 2 Mar 2011 17,738 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

cracks in nearside rear tyre treads

cuts in front tyre treads

more than one set of number plates fitted to the vehicle giving the impression that the true identity if the vehicle is being concealed

tyres fitted with incorrect load and speed rating

Fail 24 Feb 2011 17,653 miles

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

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 VLJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

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

Is YK08 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 VLJ shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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