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YS57 NBG

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,003 mi
Last recorded131,003 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 NBG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,003 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 125,367 miles

Tyre - minor cut to outer side wall - offside rear

Wet vehicle test

Pass 10 Apr 2017 111,121 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 111,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 94,999 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre valves are cracking

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,456 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cut - no cords exsposed

Fail 29 Dec 2012 52,953 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cut - no cords exsposed

Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,874 miles

slice in nearside front sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,338 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play ns track rod

small split nsf lower front ball joint gaiter but not leaking grease

Fail 7 Jan 2011 39,338 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play ns track rod

small split nsf lower front ball joint gaiter but not leaking grease

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 NBG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

YS57 NBG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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