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EF08 EJF

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,021 mi
Last recorded101,021 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 EJF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 101,021 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Head lamp temporary repair

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screeen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 101,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screeen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 96,882 miles

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

Offside Rear brake hose insecure

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column, slightly notchy (2.2.2 (c))

offside front brake pipe buried in crud (unable to assess condition)

Fail 20 Jan 2025 96,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear brake hose insecure

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column, slightly notchy (2.2.2 (c))

offside front brake pipe buried in crud (unable to assess condition)

Pass 17 Jan 2024 95,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSF and OSR tyres both have a screw/nail in them

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 95,258 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 94,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,676 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 91,521 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,366 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 81,257 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,270 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 69,621 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 65,105 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,515 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 48,103 miles

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

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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EF08 EJF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EF08 EJF, 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 EF08 EJF registered?

EF08 EJF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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