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YA57 BVK

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,658 mi
Last recorded168,658 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 BVK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 168,658 miles

Front All Upper Arm Bushes Perished

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 164,722 miles

Rear rear of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2025 164,722 miles

Rear rear of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 159,346 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres are wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 153,422 miles

Rear slight surface corrosion on rear sunbframe

Pass 10 Jun 2022 149,125 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 140,336 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 129,433 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 117,201 miles

Nearside Front ride height sensor broken

Fail 8 May 2018 117,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front ride height sensor broken

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,086 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 95,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 47,384 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,766 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 33,464 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 26,907 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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YA57 BVK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YA57 BVK, 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 YA57 BVK registered?

YA57 BVK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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