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AU51 FKU

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

110,299 mi
Last recorded110,299 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU51 FKU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 110,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 105,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 103,060 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,246 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 88,189 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,841 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 67,982 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 64,432 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 59,982 miles

EML and Glow plug light on dash

Pass 16 Dec 2015 56,038 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,018 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 47,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 47,780 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,964 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,277 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 34,670 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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AU51 FKU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 AU51 FKU, 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 AU51 FKU registered?

AU51 FKU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is AU51 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU51 FKU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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