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YK58 ZYV

2008 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,000 mi
Last recorded138,000 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 ZYV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 138,000 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 138,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 122,098 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 115,178 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 109,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm - 255/35ZR19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

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 9 Jul 2019 99,404 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

front fog lights inop

Pass 10 Jul 2018 96,243 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 91,019 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,796 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 77,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,175 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 69,170 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

eml on

Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,513 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 12 Nov 2014 64,874 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2013 55,081 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 52,879 miles

EML light on

Pass 30 Dec 2011 50,974 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,009 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 ZYV is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YK58 ZYV, 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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YK58 ZYV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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