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YS08 BYO

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,283 mi
Last recorded183,283 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 BYO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 183,283 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 179,086 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 175,446 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 170,252 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

play in steering universal joint

Fail 2 Nov 2022 170,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

play in steering universal joint

Pass 29 Oct 2021 167,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

n/s/f brake caliper clip missing

Pass 30 Oct 2020 148,896 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 148,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 143,016 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 136,418 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 129,313 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 109,181 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,154 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 75,971 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 68,818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 61,108 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,763 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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YS08 BYO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YS08 BYO, 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 YS08 BYO registered?

YS08 BYO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 BYO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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