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YT58 YDG

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,072 mi
Last recorded158,072 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 YDG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 158,072 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 157,988 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 143,774 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 134,331 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 134,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 125,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 125,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 114,351 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s/f front lower arm centre strut bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub-frame corroded

under trays

Pass 6 Jun 2020 104,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres split inner sidewall no cords visable

Pass 8 Jun 2019 94,026 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2019 94,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 82,987 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays + engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2018 82,987 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays + engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,098 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,206 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,190 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,344 miles

smoke test no reading

Fail 26 Sep 2013 46,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 23,537 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,273 miles

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

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 YDG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YT58 YDG, 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 YDG registered?

YT58 YDG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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