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YP08 PFA

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,028 mi
Last recorded146,028 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 PFA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 146,028 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front o/s outer c,v. boot showing signs of wear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s [TYRE CENTRE WORN] [INNER AND OUTER EDGES WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s [TYRE WORN CENTRE WORN ] [INNER AND OUTER EDGES WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear [INNER TYRE EDGE WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

under side of vehicle body and inner sills showing signs of corrosion

under side of vehicle suspension components and rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2025 145,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Also not surported (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also bold outer edges 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also bold outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 137,269 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 133,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 128,537 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 123,801 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 120,897 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 117,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear shocks corrroded (both)

Rear suspension coroded

Pass 23 Dec 2017 113,321 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 103,180 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)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 103,180 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 93,517 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,286 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,548 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,698 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,604 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 PFA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PFA, 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 PFA registered?

YP08 PFA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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