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AV57 ZCO

2008 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,049 mi
Last recorded167,049 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 ZCO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 167,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 164,072 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 14 Dec 2021 155,055 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 148,178 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 139,983 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 139,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 127,052 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 127,052 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 120,140 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 114,857 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 108,826 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 101,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 93,431 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 85,318 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 78,282 miles

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall slice no cords visible

Pass 4 Dec 2010 58,036 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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AV57 ZCO is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV57 ZCO, 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 AV57 ZCO registered?

AV57 ZCO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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