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YL57 ACZ

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,449 mi
Last recorded164,449 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 ACZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 164,449 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2019 164,214 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2018 150,416 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 136,820 miles

slight lift in both front lower wishbone front ball joints

Fail 8 Jul 2017 136,446 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm unevenly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

slight lift in both front lower wishbone front ball joints

Pass 30 Jun 2016 123,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 113,637 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 113,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

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

exhaust centre clamp corroded

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Fail 20 Jun 2014 105,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 105,394 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc lipped

front brake pads wearing

Pass 30 Jun 2012 68,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing 2 m/m tread

offside front tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

offside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,173 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YL57 ACZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YL57 ACZ, 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 YL57 ACZ registered?

YL57 ACZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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