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YN57 ZYW

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,717 mi
Last recorded137,717 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN57 ZYW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 137,717 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 135,932 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 133,136 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 131,689 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 128,059 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 122,833 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 119,121 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 115,630 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothouter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 111,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 106,921 miles

emission too clean to test

Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,622 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Nov 2015 98,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Nov 2014 90,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear n/s tyre has cracks within the outer tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 83,946 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 83,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,060 miles

both front tyres getting low.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,568 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 21,530 miles

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

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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YN57 ZYW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver 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 YN57 ZYW, 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 YN57 ZYW registered?

YN57 ZYW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YN57 ZYW 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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