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AD08 OMS

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

175,978 mi
Last recorded175,978 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 OMS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 175,978 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2024 172,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear underbody corrosion on chasis, brakes and suspension components

Pass 7 Oct 2023 167,496 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms' bushes detriorated NSF&OSF. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 160,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 148,992 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 148,992 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 144,103 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 138,379 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 125,800 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 114,284 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,996 miles

Nearside Front oil leak around chassis. possible pas fluid

Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,236 miles

Engine undertray loose

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 16 Jun 2014 68,513 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,561 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 54,807 miles

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

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

nsr tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 23 May 2012 54,807 miles

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

nsr tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,404 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain reading

front wiper blades smear slightly

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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AD08 OMS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AD08 OMS, 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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AD08 OMS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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