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YY57 LYU

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,666 mi
Last recorded176,666 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 LYU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 176,666 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 166,556 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 50% of position lamp is working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper suspension arms at front of vehicle on both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 166,556 miles

under trays fitted

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 50% of position lamp is working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper suspension arms at front of vehicle on both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 156,450 miles

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

engine / under body covers fitted full inspection restricted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 133,089 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 120,585 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 120,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 107,287 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,596 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 93,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 79,846 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 79,843 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 61,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,983 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 44,295 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 44,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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YY57 LYU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 94,951 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 YY57 LYU, 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 19 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY57 LYU registered?

YY57 LYU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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