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YS57 WVZ

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,692 mi
Last recorded165,692 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 WVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 165,692 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 165,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 161,332 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 161,332 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 157,802 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 151,292 miles

n/s front and both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2018 147,227 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 147,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 138,619 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth approaching minimum wear indicators.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 125,607 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 109,680 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 92,699 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,122 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,545 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YS57 WVZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YS57 WVZ, 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 WVZ registered?

YS57 WVZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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