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DF57 TXD

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,628 mi
Last recorded168,628 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 TXD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 168,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 160,939 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 153,324 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 145,876 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 135,624 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S And O/S Upper Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 135,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S And O/S Upper Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 127,755 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns + os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 119,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2018 111,199 miles

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

vehicle has under trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2018 111,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

vehicle has under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 100,830 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 100,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut not deep enough to show ply or cords

Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,125 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 92,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 78,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has started to split on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2016 78,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has badly worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre has started to split inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre has started to split on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,066 miles

both front 255/35ZR19Y tyres wearing on inner edges

surface corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Fail 9 Jan 2014 59,065 miles

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

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

both front 255/35ZR19Y tyres wearing on inner edges

surface corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,285 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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DF57 TXD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF57 TXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF57 TXD registered?

DF57 TXD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is DF57 TXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF57 TXD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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