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YWC 536

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,048 mi
Last recorded134,048 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWC 536
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 134,048 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

N/S exhaust pipe clamps broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyrehas been fowling wheel arch liner

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Bothfront side wndows (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 132,259 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 132,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 124,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2024 124,825 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2023 119,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 114,803 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 109,613 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 109,613 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 102,506 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 102,310 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 96,712 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 96,712 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,999 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 88,999 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 81,037 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,326 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,703 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,629 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,785 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,617 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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YWC 536 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YWC 536, 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 YWC 536 registered?

YWC 536 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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