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YR08 HZE

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

227,830 mi
Last recorded227,830 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 HZE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 227,830 miles

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 212,767 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front caliper securing clips missing

Pass 24 Mar 2023 202,462 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 202,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 198,705 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 193,087 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 180,703 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 172,043 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 162,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 137,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 136,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front 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 14 Feb 2015 99,954 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,171 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,637 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 27,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HZE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR08 HZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 HZE registered?

YR08 HZE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 HZE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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