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YY08 WZN

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,911 mi
Last recorded123,911 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 WZN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 123,911 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 118,704 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 118,675 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 113,240 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 104,327 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,081 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 95,710 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 95,705 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 93,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

both front tyres 3-4mm left on tread

Fail 6 Aug 2019 93,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

both front tyres 3-4mm left on tread

Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,631 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,406 miles

Headlamp Levelling warning message on dash but no fail criteria listed in mot manual

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 68,406 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp Levelling warning message on dash but no fail criteria listed in mot manual

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 59,735 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 50,469 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 42,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre starting to crack on tread

Pass 22 Jul 2013 34,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,460 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,540 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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YY08 WZN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel 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 YY08 WZN, 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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YY08 WZN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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