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DA57 YTS

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,495 mi
Last recorded100,495 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 YTS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 100,495 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 96,080 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 96,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 91,457 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 91,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 89,228 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 87,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 87,648 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,491 miles

both rear and n/s/f shock have slight misting

Pass 13 Dec 2018 84,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,244 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 81,375 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 81,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 68,536 miles

creek from front suspension but not play in components

Fail 11 Dec 2015 68,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

creek from front suspension but not play in components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,450 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 44,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,419 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 15,245 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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DA57 YTS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DA57 YTS, 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 DA57 YTS registered?

DA57 YTS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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