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YL57 EUP

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,151 mi
Last recorded136,151 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 EUP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 136,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm,rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm,rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts, lowers, front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 129,040 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 129,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 119,831 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 110,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 100,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 92,349 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 86,713 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,034 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 75,948 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Small cut in tyre side wall by rim

Fail 2 Aug 2018 75,948 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Small cut in tyre side wall by rim

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play in n/s/f front lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 59,551 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,359 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,718 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 35,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions to clean to test

Pass 7 Jul 2012 30,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to test

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,558 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 EUP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EUP, 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 EUP registered?

YL57 EUP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YL57 EUP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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