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AX57 DZB

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

177,982 mi
Last recorded177,982 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 DZB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 177,982 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 177,981 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested vehicle dangerous to drive due to excessively corroded subframe. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 172,026 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 158,996 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 153,622 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 143,824 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 133,470 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 10 Mar 2021 133,470 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2020 123,744 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 12 Mar 2019 110,289 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 12 Mar 2019 110,289 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,449 miles

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

all four tyres close to legal limit

engine management light on

Pass 9 Feb 2017 78,401 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 71,762 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 62,070 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 52,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

Pass 30 May 2013 42,964 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,810 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 29,307 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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AX57 DZB is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AX57 DZB, 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 AX57 DZB registered?

AX57 DZB is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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