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YL57 EUO

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,196 mi
Last recorded156,196 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 EUO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 156,196 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 156,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 144,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 144,328 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 137,075 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 3 Dec 2021 130,103 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 123,562 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 116,770 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2018 106,890 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 100,855 miles

emissions too clean to register

pads warning light on dash

Pass 8 Nov 2016 93,994 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,727 miles

offside rear exhaust heatshield hanging down

Fail 15 Sep 2015 85,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear exhaust heatshield hanging down

Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,409 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 75,293 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,293 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,746 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,314 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,429 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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YL57 EUO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL57 EUO, 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

How do I check the history of YL57 EUO?

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What year was YL57 EUO registered?

YL57 EUO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is YL57 EUO safe to buy?

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