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A5 UYC

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

249,356 mi
Last recorded249,356 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UYC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 249,356 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 228,995 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 207,652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 185,685 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 166,690 miles

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 146,050 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 128,328 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 123,825 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 123,814 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 122,505 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 113,084 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 102,283 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 94,546 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 898,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,693 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,129 miles

front brake discs have slight groove cause by wear

Pass 24 Feb 2012 70,872 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,484 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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A5 UYC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 A5 UYC, 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 A5 UYC registered?

A5 UYC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is A5 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 UYC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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