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YA57 UZS

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

211,383 mi
Last recorded211,383 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 211,383 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 208,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 194,324 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tred on limit and very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on limit and very worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 May 2022 194,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tred on limit and very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on limit and very worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 183,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front and o/s/f headlamp cleaning device not spraying onto headlamp

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroded marked in yellow

Pass 2 Apr 2019 173,351 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 166,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 160,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 151,690 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 151,684 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front inner edge worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 142,825 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 125,029 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 97,814 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,573 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 UZS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UZS, 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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YA57 UZS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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