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YR58 LHM

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

131,860 mi
Last recorded131,860 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 LHM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 131,860 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 130,704 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 129,128 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2022 125,205 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 105,376 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 102,091 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 96,393 miles

Central Exhaust clamp defective

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 94,090 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advice replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

front and rear tyres damaged on side wall

Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 88,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,058 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,213 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 49,891 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,604 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,716 miles

One nail in offside rear tyre

two nails 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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YR58 LHM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LHM, 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 YR58 LHM registered?

YR58 LHM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is YR58 LHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 LHM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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