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CP57 UAJ

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,470 mi
Last recorded131,470 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 UAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 131,470 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 131,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 118,579 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,377 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 105,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 104,019 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 104,019 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,836 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 94,560 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt left arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s&n/s (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,323 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 62,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 37,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,983 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2011 22,119 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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CP57 UAJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol 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 CP57 UAJ, 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 CP57 UAJ registered?

CP57 UAJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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