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EFC 401A

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,455 mi
Last recorded66,455 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 401A
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 66,455 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 64,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 63,679 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 63,677 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 62,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 60,410 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 58,014 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,843 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,537 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,918 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,963 miles

suspension height sensor broken

Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,225 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 28,187 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,612 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 16,943 miles

discs slight wear lip

Pass 5 Dec 2011 13,677 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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EFC 401A is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EFC 401A, 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

How do I check the history of EFC 401A?

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What year was EFC 401A registered?

EFC 401A is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is EFC 401A safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFC 401A shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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