CarVerify

Free Car Check

YX08 TYA

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,267 mi
Last recorded146,267 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 TYA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 146,267 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all on front and rear facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

offside front outer wing panel damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2022 139,624 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has a small hole. Strongly advice being changed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 139,591 miles

Nearside 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 constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has a small hole. Strongly advice being changed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 126,891 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Most front suspenion arm ball joint has a pin hole in it.

Fail 22 Sep 2021 126,870 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))

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Most front suspenion arm ball joint has a pin hole in it.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 119,493 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,221 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,942 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,161 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,174 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,620 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,336 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner

Front brake discs liped

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,761 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,446 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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YX08 TYA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YX08 TYA, 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 YX08 TYA?

You can check the full history of YX08 TYA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YX08 TYA registered?

YX08 TYA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is YX08 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 TYA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX08 TYA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YX08 TYA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.