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YT08 JYR

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,840 mi
Last recorded108,840 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 JYR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 108,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 108,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 100,241 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 100,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 95,007 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 87,830 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 80,102 miles

Offside Front Damage to tyre side wall

Fail 20 May 2019 80,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Damage to tyre side wall

Pass 1 May 2018 74,078 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 74,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet not working (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 67,876 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2017 67,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 56,597 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

items removed from drivers view

some washer jets blocked

Pass 13 May 2015 51,443 miles

Some damage to sidewalls nearside front and offside rear tyres

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,578 miles

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit,worn on inner edge

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 42,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit,worn on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,761 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 29,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,146 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,704 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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YT08 JYR is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YT08 JYR, 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 JYR registered?

YT08 JYR is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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