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AV08 FPL

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,843 mi
Last recorded162,843 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FPL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 162,843 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 154,038 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 143,130 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 133,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 129,990 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 124,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking 255/35/19 and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking 255/35/19 and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 119,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 100,983 miles

engine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2018 86,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 81,867 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,667 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,233 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,981 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,678 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,354 miles

Both front tyres 3mm tread

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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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AV08 FPL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV08 FPL, 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 AV08 FPL registered?

AV08 FPL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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