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YM57 UZT

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,057 mi
Last recorded137,057 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM57 UZT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 137,057 miles

Brake pedal slightly soft

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody and components corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2026 136,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Dec 2024 126,258 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 123,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 123,447 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 119,795 miles

Rear axle corroded

covers on under body

Pass 31 Dec 2021 117,516 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 115,941 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 113,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 105,308 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 96,775 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front window tinted

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front window tinted

both front tyres have cuts but not exposing cords

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of certain components

Fail 21 Jul 2017 96,751 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front window tinted

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front window tinted

both front tyres have cuts but not exposing cords

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of certain components

Pass 6 Aug 2016 88,621 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 68,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,089 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,733 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,459 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 30,339 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 30,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YM57 UZT is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black 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 YM57 UZT, 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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YM57 UZT is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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