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YK08 VOA

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

129,743 mi
Last recorded129,743 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 VOA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 129,743 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 128,533 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 128,367 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 126,097 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 126,097 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 125,923 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 124,897 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 123,792 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 116,351 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 105,364 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 96,094 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 88,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,267 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,830 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,075 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,418 miles

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

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

both nearside tyres cracking on inner side walls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

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 VOA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey 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 VOA, 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 VOA registered?

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

Is YK08 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 VOA 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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