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DA57 VMJ

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,929 mi
Last recorded99,929 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 VMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 99,929 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 97,934 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arms bushes, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 96,866 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 94,740 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 93,625 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,711 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,750 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cut but within requirements

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,325 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 53,940 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,217 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,257 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,068 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs worn

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,926 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 34,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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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DA57 VMJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA57 VMJ, 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 DA57 VMJ registered?

DA57 VMJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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