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YR08 POA

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,331 mi
Last recorded140,331 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 POA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 140,331 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 140,320 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 126,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 115,520 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2022 115,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2021 105,994 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Fail 10 Dec 2021 105,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,941 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 89,773 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 81,515 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 81,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,951 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 80,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 74,657 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,651 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,153 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,697 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,323 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 POA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 POA, 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 POA registered?

YR08 POA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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