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YY08 LYP

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,377 mi
Last recorded116,377 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 LYP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 116,377 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 113,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 112,646 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 105,112 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 105,112 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 100,544 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 95,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jun 2020 95,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 May 2016 63,241 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,803 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 54,606 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 42,215 miles

Both rear tyres are on 3mm and cracking on the tread

Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,209 miles

both rear tyre inner tread blocks worn uneven

Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 LYP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YY08 LYP, 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 LYP registered?

YY08 LYP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is YY08 LYP safe to buy?

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