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BYZ 2097

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,982 mi
Last recorded172,982 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYZ 2097
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 172,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 165,157 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 144,061 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Under-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded

Vehicle is under-sealed

Pass 27 Jul 2019 130,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle structure is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 130,139 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle structure is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 126,211 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 120,757 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 120,756 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp insecure (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 116,068 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished but no cords showing

Pass 22 May 2015 104,551 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 104,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 92,724 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 82,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,174 miles

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

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

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

nearside steering system slight play

Fail 19 Apr 2012 71,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside steering system slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2011 50,634 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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BYZ 2097 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYZ 2097, 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 BYZ 2097 registered?

BYZ 2097 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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