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ST08 NXH

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,002 mi
Last recorded108,002 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 NXH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 108,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

certain components obscured from view

Pass 5 Dec 2024 103,586 miles

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 99,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 21 Dec 2022 95,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absober mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 91,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge tread missing in flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absober mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 88,700 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 86,619 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,992 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 78,965 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,050 miles

EML On

Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,793 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 48,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 31,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 18,991 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 5 May 2011 15,946 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 15,938 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre punctured.

Offside 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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ST08 NXH is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ST08 NXH, 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

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What year was ST08 NXH registered?

ST08 NXH is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is ST08 NXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 NXH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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