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E1 MFS

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,297 mi
Last recorded105,297 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 MFS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 105,297 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 103,438 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 100,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 98,682 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 97,011 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 93,686 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 89,705 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,424 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 79,488 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 79,488 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,515 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 72,072 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jul 2013 65,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,137 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 38,880 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 38,880 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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E1 MFS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E1 MFS, 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 E1 MFS registered?

E1 MFS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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