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YT08 HYF

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,744 mi
Last recorded192,744 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 HYF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 192,744 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 177,695 miles

Bonnet secondary catch seized

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Cannot be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 171,331 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 165,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect lowering springs fitted to standard shock (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect lowering springs fitted to standard shock (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 165,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted allowing hose brake to rub on shock on left hand steering lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted not clipped and allowing it to rub on suspension components (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear DANGEROUS! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Oct 2021 165,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight cut in sidewall

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 160,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 159,973 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 152,071 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 151,914 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 142,497 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 133,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 115,940 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions to low to register

Pass 22 Dec 2015 90,295 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 88,257 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 82,497 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,166 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,779 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YT08 HYF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT08 HYF, 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 YT08 HYF registered?

YT08 HYF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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