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YP08 GRZ

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,145 mi
Last recorded136,145 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 GRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 136,145 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 132,884 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 132,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 128,467 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 122,258 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 122,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2021 116,672 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 116,672 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sids (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 108,413 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 108,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 100,442 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,847 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,519 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,208 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,758 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a small tear along the inner sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,905 miles

wipers poor

Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,602 miles

both offside tyres worn 2mm-3mm, both nearside tyres worn 4mm-5mm

Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,194 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 GRZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol 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 YP08 GRZ, 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 GRZ registered?

YP08 GRZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 GRZ 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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