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A5 YGW

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,127 mi
Last recorded77,127 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 77,127 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 179,315 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 179,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 179,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 170,653 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 160,329 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 155,326 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 155,326 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 151,009 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 149,733 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 146,622 miles

eml light on

top covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 146,622 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

eml light on

top covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2016 146,599 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 133,066 miles

Engine Management Light on

Headlight range control defective

Pass 19 Aug 2014 122,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust emissions to clean to be detected

Fail 17 Aug 2014 122,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust emissions to clean to be detected

Pass 29 Aug 2013 106,312 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 86,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,361 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 YGW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YGW, 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 YGW registered?

A5 YGW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is A5 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 YGW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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