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YK57 RBP

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,628 mi
Last recorded144,628 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 RBP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 144,628 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 142,565 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 142,562 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 140,737 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 140,737 miles

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated To offside camshaft sensor (4.11 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 122,843 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 122,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,759 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 80,763 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 68,268 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 68,266 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 44,165 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,277 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 32,334 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,515 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 RBP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YK57 RBP, 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 RBP registered?

YK57 RBP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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