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AU05 UWU

2008 Audi A5

Purple Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,328 mi
Last recorded141,328 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 UWU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 141,328 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 133,970 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 125,329 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 118,465 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 114,073 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 110,480 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Brake pads N/S/R and O/S/R worn low

Pass 28 May 2019 96,503 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 84,292 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 84,266 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 77,344 miles

windscreen cracked - not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 27 May 2016 71,270 miles

both front tyres getting close to the limit

windscreen cracked - not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,835 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,024 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,221 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 44,841 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 44,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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AU05 UWU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Purple with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU05 UWU, 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 AU05 UWU registered?

AU05 UWU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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