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DE08 FFS

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,637 mi
Last recorded136,637 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FFS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 136,637 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 136,637 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 127,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 120,383 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 120,383 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 120,334 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 111,114 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 103,663 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 101,754 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 99,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 96,679 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 94,150 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,780 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly and bald on the inner edge replacement needed (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteroirated and wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,553 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 81,521 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,909 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 51,619 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 39,460 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,356 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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DE08 FFS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE08 FFS, 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 DE08 FFS registered?

DE08 FFS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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