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YP58 EKC

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,645 mi
Last recorded134,645 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 EKC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 134,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 134,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 133,487 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 131,610 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 131,610 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 129,224 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 129,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 126,230 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 121,727 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 118,610 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 115,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 113,171 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 111,632 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 106,728 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 95,268 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 79,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,018 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 56,291 miles

front tyres 3mm / rears 4mm

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,918 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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YP58 EKC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 YP58 EKC, 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 YP58 EKC registered?

YP58 EKC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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