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YR58 ECJ

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,847 mi
Last recorded142,847 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 ECJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 142,847 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 142,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 138,894 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 136,072 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 131,501 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 124,892 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 117,619 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 105,918 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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 94,378 miles

under cover fitted some component cannot check

Pass 21 Dec 2015 92,113 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damage near bead

Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,491 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 72,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 58,344 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YR58 ECJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YR58 ECJ, 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 YR58 ECJ registered?

YR58 ECJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is YR58 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 ECJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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