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SA08 NUP

2008 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,558 mi
Last recorded126,558 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 NUP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 126,558 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 126,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 117,541 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 110,228 miles

rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2023 110,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 103,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2022 103,511 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear sub frame rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,837 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 79,235 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 73,673 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 73,611 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

engine undercover missing

service light on

Pass 21 Apr 2018 51,482 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 46,029 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 46,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,439 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 42,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,174 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 30 Jan 2014 33,711 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 30,251 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 21,733 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,686 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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SA08 NUP is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol 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 SA08 NUP, 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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SA08 NUP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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