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AXZ 7973

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,449 mi
Last recorded81,449 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 7973
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 81,449 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 81,439 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,360 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 75,972 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 73,362 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,066 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,608 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,290 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 13,888 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 9,929 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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AXZ 7973 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AXZ 7973, 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

How do I check the history of AXZ 7973?

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What year was AXZ 7973 registered?

AXZ 7973 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AXZ 7973 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXZ 7973 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AXZ 7973 have outstanding finance?

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