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AD57 XYE

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,325 mi
Last recorded158,325 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 XYE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 May 2024 158,325 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 156,965 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 154,747 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 152,404 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 148,112 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2017 138,522 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 135,588 miles

Both front Tyre's wearing on edges

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 127,073 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 107,597 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 91,160 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 76,120 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 60,148 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 35,041 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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AD57 XYE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AD57 XYE, 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 AD57 XYE registered?

AD57 XYE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is AD57 XYE safe to buy?

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