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DB08 ATT

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,870 mi
Last recorded149,870 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB08 ATT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 149,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 149,854 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 148,140 miles

Front under tray insecure

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joints both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 145,820 miles

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

brake pad warning on

Pass 14 Jun 2023 142,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 139,370 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 122,119 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Jun 2020 111,769 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,896 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,006 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 85,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 72,882 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 72,882 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,791 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,102 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,505 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

front tyres worn, inner edges

nearside front tyre cut, not to cords

Fail 25 Sep 2014 51,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

front tyres worn, inner edges

nearside front tyre cut, not to cords

Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,977 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Feb 2013 39,011 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,450 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,183 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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DB08 ATT is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DB08 ATT, 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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DB08 ATT is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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