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VA57 XPZ

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,645 mi
Last recorded139,645 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 XPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 139,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 139,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 127,344 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 113,703 miles

suspension level sensor rod broken n/s/r

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 24 Jan 2018 113,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

suspension level sensor rod broken n/s/r

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,385 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 101,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 101,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,061 miles

Offside Front drivers door handle slightly sticking

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,849 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,089 miles

under-trays & covers fitted. all brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 81,089 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under-trays & covers fitted. all brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 77,844 miles

rear tyres are badly stepped also service due is on

Pass 14 Jan 2012 50,915 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise main positive lead insecure(compartment next to brake fluid resevoir)

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 XPZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA57 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

VA57 XPZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is VA57 XPZ safe to buy?

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