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YW08 LAO

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,655 mi
Last recorded112,655 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW08 LAO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 112,655 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 107,419 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 107,419 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 103,942 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 98,757 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 98,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 88,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,312 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front 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))

Rear heat shield in secure

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 13 Jan 2019 75,860 miles

Engine/undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2017 70,647 miles

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,792 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,526 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,804 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 50,002 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 23,036 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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YW08 LAO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YW08 LAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YW08 LAO?

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What year was YW08 LAO registered?

YW08 LAO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is YW08 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW08 LAO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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