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C16 FSR

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,800 mi
Last recorded99,800 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 FSR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 99,800 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 99,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 95,062 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 105,771 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 87,821 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Font and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 99,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 99,107 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 80,263 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs on vehicle lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 80,258 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 93,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 87,968 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 80,152 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 80,152 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 75,729 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 75,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 79,616 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 71,772 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 79,016 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,527 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,071 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,878 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 26 Apr 2017 51,876 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,875 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,416 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 41,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,236 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,025 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 58,545 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 26,851 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 26,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 49,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 40,443 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 40,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,705 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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C16 FSR is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C16 FSR, 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 C16 FSR registered?

C16 FSR is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is C16 FSR safe to buy?

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