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YS57 XZT

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

177,769 mi
Last recorded177,769 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 XZT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 177,769 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 177,767 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative adaptive headlioghts inop (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 161,606 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 154,452 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 147,373 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 139,805 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 129,204 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 119,051 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 106,706 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,487 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 11 Feb 2017 82,567 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,326 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 71,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 64,521 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,391 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 45,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,552 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,080 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 XZT is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XZT, 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 XZT registered?

YS57 XZT is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YS57 XZT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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