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DA57 YTX

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,041 mi
Last recorded143,041 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 YTX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2022 143,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner boot fitted sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Stain on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 131,899 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 131,899 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 126,867 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 126,861 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 122,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp level sensor arm broken

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 117,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on at all times

Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,324 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 103,561 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail

engine management light on

Fail 14 Jan 2015 94,700 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 94,700 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,198 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 72,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,983 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 26 Jan 2012 57,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,421 miles

underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination

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 YTX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YTX, 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 YTX registered?

DA57 YTX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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