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CA57 VMR

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,993 mi
Last recorded181,993 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 VMR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 181,993 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 181,993 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 178,769 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 178,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 173,162 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 166,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

TYRE SIZE 265/35/19

Pass 27 Mar 2018 158,684 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 152,354 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 139,796 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 127,712 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 113,872 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 113,872 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 110,668 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 110,624 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 96,437 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 91,417 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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CA57 VMR is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver 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 CA57 VMR, 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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CA57 VMR is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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