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YL57 AXX

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,505 mi
Last recorded167,505 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 AXX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 167,505 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 167,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 156,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 156,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2020 150,936 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 133,746 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 133,321 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 107,086 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 107,086 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,980 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 88,979 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 87,308 miles

O/S/F tyre is bald on the inner edge.

Rear shock absorbers are leaking.

Coolant level is below the minimum.

Front brake pads are worn very low.

Signs of a coolant leak around the front of the engine.

Fail 16 Apr 2016 87,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cuts in tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres are worn almost to the limit (2mm) and are bald on the inner edges.

Front brake pads are worn very low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre is bald on the inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear shock absorbers are leaking.

Signs of a coolant leak around the front of the engine.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Apr 2015 79,801 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 May 2014 65,035 miles

front brake pads advance wear

Pass 25 May 2013 45,274 miles

N/s/f Tyre Low

O/s/f Tyre Has Cut In Tread But Not Yet Deep Enough To Reach Cords

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,176 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,512 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 26,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 AXX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL57 AXX registered?

YL57 AXX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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