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YY08 LLZ

2008 Audi A5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,459 mi
Last recorded106,459 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 LLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 106,459 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 103,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 103,557 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 96,312 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 96,308 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 90,974 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are on 3mm and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tailgate button inop but boot still accessible via the key fob

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 90,974 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are on 3mm and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side brake hose ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Tailgate button inop but boot still accessible via the key fob

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 86,257 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,034 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,135 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 76,135 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,351 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust centre clamp deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2015 54,558 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,962 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Fail 25 Apr 2014 47,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 33,807 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 26,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear 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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YY08 LLZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY08 LLZ, 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 YY08 LLZ registered?

YY08 LLZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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