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YR08 PNN

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,352 mi
Last recorded141,352 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 PNN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 141,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear link pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 133,999 miles

front arm rubber covers perished

heat shield loose

Fail 4 Mar 2025 133,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front arm rubber covers perished

heat shield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2024 128,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 123,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 116,546 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 116,546 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 108,564 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

windscreen washers require adjusting

headlamp washers not working

nearside front tyre 2.5mm and wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre 3mm and wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Fail 19 Mar 2021 108,531 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

headlamp washers not working

nearside front tyre 2.5mm and wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre 3mm and wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

windscreen washers require adjusting

Pass 26 Mar 2020 102,758 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 102,702 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 94,416 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,122 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 21 Mar 2018 87,122 miles

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

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 17 Mar 2017 79,760 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn - tracking?

Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,162 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 54,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Mar 2013 45,210 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 35,308 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 25,224 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 PNN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PNN, 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 PNN registered?

YR08 PNN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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