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A5 YBK

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,238 mi
Last recorded208,238 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YBK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 208,238 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 205,680 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 172,263 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 165,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 157,286 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 152,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

NSF elect window inoperative

Pass 7 May 2019 137,596 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 137,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 119,106 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 119,106 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 106,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,349 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 100,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 83,289 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 67,923 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,726 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 60,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,652 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 YBK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A5 YBK, 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 A5 YBK registered?

A5 YBK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is A5 YBK safe to buy?

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