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SE57 ATK

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,002 mi
Last recorded135,002 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 ATK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 135,002 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 135,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 120,878 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 107,238 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 107,238 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 103,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 100,881 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 97,847 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper suspenion arm ball joints rubbers deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspenion arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspenion arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 97,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split almost right through valve (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper suspenion arm ball joints rubbers deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspenion arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre valve perished/cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspenion arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre valve perished/cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,798 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 93,797 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 90,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 87,335 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,558 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,473 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,434 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,740 miles

smoke levels too low to be measured

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,264 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

offside front tyre is perished,

Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,198 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 35,048 miles

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

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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SE57 ATK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SE57 ATK, 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 SE57 ATK registered?

SE57 ATK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is SE57 ATK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE57 ATK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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