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ST57 VLC

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,280 mi
Last recorded59,280 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 VLC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,280 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 55,538 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,298 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield condition

Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust condition

Pass 31 Jan 2013 34,014 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,198 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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ST57 VLC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ST57 VLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST57 VLC?

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What year was ST57 VLC registered?

ST57 VLC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is ST57 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST57 VLC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST57 VLC have outstanding finance?

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