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DE57 UXJ

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,671 mi
Last recorded103,671 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 UXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 103,671 miles
Fail 19 May 2020

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 101,790 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2017 101,790 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,154 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2014 89,782 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,186 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,047 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,239 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 82,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 77,501 miles

front tyres bald inner edges and cut to nearside front, wrong size tyres

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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DE57 UXJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DE57 UXJ, 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 DE57 UXJ registered?

DE57 UXJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is DE57 UXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 UXJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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