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VA57 NBY

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,419 mi
Last recorded118,419 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 NBY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 118,419 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 106,872 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 100,286 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 91,814 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 89,588 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 86,605 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,326 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 82,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,587 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 72,733 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seat belts not tested,seats folded down.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 68,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seat belts not tested,seats folded down.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 59,277 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 45,485 miles

Emissions to low to record results

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,485 miles

Emissions to low to record results

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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VA57 NBY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA57 NBY, 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 VA57 NBY registered?

VA57 NBY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is VA57 NBY safe to buy?

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