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YS57 CVO

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,517 mi
Last recorded186,517 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 CVO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 186,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 177,124 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 176,421 miles

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

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

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 11 Sep 2019 176,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2018 167,890 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2017 156,606 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 141,247 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 125,061 miles

offside front tyre low in tread and slightly out of shape.

Fail 2 May 2015 120,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre low in tread and slightly out of shape.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 113,703 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 103,755 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 103,755 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 94,480 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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YS57 CVO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YS57 CVO, 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 YS57 CVO registered?

YS57 CVO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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The MOT history for YS57 CVO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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