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DA57 YTZ

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,025 mi
Last recorded140,025 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 YTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 140,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 139,991 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 139,976 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear one (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy and rough upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 138,509 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 138,487 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 137,039 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 129,395 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2018 123,140 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 106,041 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 71,812 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,610 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 62,167 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,634 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 56,634 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,549 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 36,638 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 33,923 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 YTZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTZ, 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 YTZ registered?

DA57 YTZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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