2008 Audi A5 2.7L Diesel · MC08 YSL
2008 Audi A5 (2.7L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 137,864 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MC08 YSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 137,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MC08 YSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A5 (MC08 YSL) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
MC08 YSL Mileage History
- 31/05/2022115,894 mi
- 05/06/2023123,905 mi+8,011 mi
- 08/06/2024130,780 mi+6,875 mi
- 12/06/2024130,787 mi+7 mi
- 27/05/2025137,864 mi+7,077 mi
Average of roughly 7,349 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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