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YK57 RAH

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,485 mi
Last recorded169,485 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 RAH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 169,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 162,293 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 162,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 151,304 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wear on front brake discs

Pass 5 Apr 2016 139,378 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 139,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 124,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

brake fluid level low

brake pad warning light on

front wiper blades smeering slightly

headlamp level device inop

Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,236 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,611 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,842 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,628 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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YK57 RAH is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YK57 RAH, 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 YK57 RAH registered?

YK57 RAH is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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