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YF57 VFY

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,358 mi
Last recorded188,358 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 VFY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 188,358 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 188,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 183,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 173,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 162,112 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 162,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 151,486 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2020 151,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 136,394 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 136,394 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 125,362 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 125,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 113,192 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 97,263 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 66,424 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,001 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 52,927 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,539 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 44,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,970 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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YF57 VFY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YF57 VFY, 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 YF57 VFY registered?

YF57 VFY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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