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D25 NTE

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,808 mi
Last recorded157,808 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 NTE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 157,808 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 157,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 147,773 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 133,182 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 133,064 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 118,577 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 104,516 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 87,465 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 70,611 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 70,611 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 48,625 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS top arms (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,765 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light lit on dashboard.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 29,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,453 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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D25 NTE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D25 NTE, 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 D25 NTE registered?

D25 NTE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is D25 NTE safe to buy?

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