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YK58 WVW

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,787 mi
Last recorded160,787 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 WVW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 160,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 160,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 150,041 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 119,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 109,761 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 101,754 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 97,931 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,732 miles

Slight brake judder detected on road test

Pass 29 Jan 2019 80,526 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 80,526 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 74,499 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 68,039 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,908 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,968 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 36,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,120 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,805 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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YK58 WVW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey 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 YK58 WVW, 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 YK58 WVW registered?

YK58 WVW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YK58 WVW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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