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YT58 CLY

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

163,348 mi
Last recorded163,348 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 CLY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 163,348 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 151,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 151,419 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 144,650 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2023 138,275 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 129,626 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 119,949 miles

EMMISION TO CLEAN

Pass 21 Aug 2020 110,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 108,761 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 102,558 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 102,550 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,844 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 90,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 96 y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 76,764 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,167 miles

slight wear and corrosion on discs

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear on discs

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,487 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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YT58 CLY 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 85%.

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 YT58 CLY, 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 YT58 CLY registered?

YT58 CLY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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