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AD52 RAF

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,607 mi
Last recorded188,607 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 RAF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 188,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 176,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner arch guard missing

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays missing

Fail 4 Dec 2023 176,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner arch guard missing

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

undertrays missing

Pass 20 Dec 2022 171,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 172,287 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened all top radius arms cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 163,557 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play front lower arms play and rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 151,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 139,018 miles

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

all four wheels deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2018 129,423 miles

front brake discs rusty on outer faces

front number plate discoloured

rear number plate faded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 129,423 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake discs rusty on outer faces

front number plate discoloured

rear number plate faded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 118,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2016 104,059 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,705 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions too low for diesel smoke test to register due to D.P.F

Pass 7 Sep 2013 75,856 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,798 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,316 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 52,203 miles

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

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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AD52 RAF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD52 RAF, 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 AD52 RAF registered?

AD52 RAF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is AD52 RAF safe to buy?

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