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A5 UFU

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,551 mi
Last recorded183,551 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UFU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 183,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges slight out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 167,080 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 167,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread distorted/out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 155,228 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin possibly below 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2019 155,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin possibly below 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 139,894 miles

o/s/front tyre heavily worn and very close to limits

Pass 2 Oct 2017 124,306 miles

Offside Rear chips in side wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smear

Fail 19 Sep 2017 124,305 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear chips in side wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smear

Pass 22 May 2016 115,706 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 114,069 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,848 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,672 miles

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

offside dip beam slightly dim.

wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 62,527 miles

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

emissions to clean to record

Fail 2 Oct 2012 62,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cut in tread

emissions to clean to record

Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,788 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,866 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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A5 UFU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 A5 UFU, 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 A5 UFU registered?

A5 UFU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is A5 UFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 UFU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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