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YY08 LML

2008 Audi A5

Purple Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,887 mi
Last recorded121,887 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 LML
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 121,887 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 118,396 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 118,396 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 116,889 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 116,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35-19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 112,820 miles

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

Offside Front undertray loose slightly

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose above back box

Pass 17 Dec 2021 108,893 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 108,892 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm [shocker bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm [shocker bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 104,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 102,532 miles

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

mil light on

Pass 17 Dec 2018 98,834 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted , not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 17 Dec 2018 98,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine covers and under trays fitted , not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Dec 2017 97,039 miles

All tyres near legal limit , rears worn off inner edges

Both front brake discs slight judder in brake roller tester

Emissions tested , too low for smoke meter pick up , engine speed limited

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 94,587 miles

Both rear tyres distorted, wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Dec 2015 89,196 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 83,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 78,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,895 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 51,291 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,841 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 42,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 LML is a 2008 Audi A5 in Purple with a 2,967cc diesel 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 YY08 LML, 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

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What year was YY08 LML registered?

YY08 LML is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is YY08 LML safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 LML shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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