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YL57 GPK

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,032 mi
Last recorded110,032 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 GPK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 110,032 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 110,031 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 101,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top outer arm ball joint with play rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front drivers mirror taped up glass okay

Offside rear door glass taped up

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,851 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 76,967 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 71,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 57,738 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,553 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 31,052 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 31,052 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 22,998 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 GPK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GPK, 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 GPK registered?

YL57 GPK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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