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YR08 EJC

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,048 mi
Last recorded121,048 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 EJC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 121,048 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 121,048 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 114,962 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 106,436 miles

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

Offside Front dust shield slightly insecure

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 May 2023 106,436 miles

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

Offside Front dust shield slightly insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 106,056 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front dust shield insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect rear crank oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 99,617 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,839 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,828 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 88,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 86,830 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 83,438 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 78,108 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,572 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,970 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 68,068 miles

nearside front ESP arm broken

nearside front tyre scuffed on wall

offside rear tyre scuffed on wall + slight perishing on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2015 68,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front ESP arm broken

nearside front tyre scuffed on wall

offside rear tyre scuffed on wall + slight perishing on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 66,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,296 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 62,296 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,670 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 56,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,948 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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YR08 EJC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YR08 EJC, 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 YR08 EJC registered?

YR08 EJC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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