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A12 YYD

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,842 mi
Last recorded134,842 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 YYD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 134,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 123,049 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 123,049 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Lower under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 117,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 116,881 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 110,555 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2021 110,555 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2021 103,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

service light is on

Pass 1 Jul 2019 84,339 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 84,339 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,535 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,195 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,305 miles

diesel emissions clean utray fitted engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,916 miles

n/s/r tyre has deep cut in side wall

Fail 7 Sep 2015 26,916 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has deep cut in side wall

Pass 21 Oct 2014
Fail 21 Oct 2014 24,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 19,414 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 15,935 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 12,679 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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A12 YYD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel 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 A12 YYD, 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 A12 YYD registered?

A12 YYD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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