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DE08 FFU

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,192 mi
Last recorded129,192 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FFU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 129,192 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2020 129,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 126,235 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 25 Sep 2017 112,537 miles

EML on

Fail 25 Sep 2017 112,537 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,132 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in the side wall but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Fail 11 Oct 2016 101,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner Tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in the side wall but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 16 Oct 2015 96,941 miles

Nearside Rear small cuts on inner side wall

Offside Rear small cuts on inner side wall

Fail 15 Oct 2015 96,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear small cuts on inner side wall

Offside Rear small cuts on inner side wall

Pass 8 May 2014 86,036 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,394 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,169 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,548 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 FFU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FFU, 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 FFU registered?

DE08 FFU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is DE08 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 FFU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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