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AU08 OTX

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

229,914 mi
Last recorded229,914 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OTX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 229,914 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 209,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 202,336 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 185,332 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 157,591 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 140,307 miles

Offside obligatory mirror slightly loose

Fail 23 Apr 2019 140,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside obligatory mirror slightly loose

Pass 16 Apr 2018 125,641 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 117,488 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 114,272 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 112,374 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 112,374 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 85,061 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,141 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2012 60,011 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,129 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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AU08 OTX 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 82.4%.

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 AU08 OTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 OTX registered?

AU08 OTX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 OTX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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