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YP08 FLV

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,010 mi
Last recorded122,010 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 FLV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 122,010 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 120,785 miles

ALL TOP SUSPENSION ARMS INNER BUSHES ARE SPLIT AND WORN

EXHAUST REAR SECTION RIGHT HAND BOX MISSING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN TO MIN LIMIT

Fail 14 Sep 2023 120,785 miles

ALL TOP SUSPENSION ARMS INNER BUSHES ARE SPLIT AND WORN

EXHAUST REAR SECTION RIGHT HAND BOX MISSING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN TO MIN LIMIT

Pass 29 Jun 2022 118,426 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 118,424 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 115,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear under side suspension parts corrosion starting

Pass 21 Jul 2020 111,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 103,831 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 103,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,726 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close and treads castellated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 77,420 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 71,683 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,368 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,445 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,656 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,720 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,618 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,704 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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YP08 FLV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YP08 FLV, 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 YP08 FLV registered?

YP08 FLV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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