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ST08 UEH

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,134 mi
Last recorded134,134 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 UEH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 134,134 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 134,134 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 124,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted underneath and in the engine bay restricting the view of some testable components

Pass 28 Jan 2022 115,713 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Has been undersealed (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has splits on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Small stone chip in the near side of the screen (swept area)

Fail 27 Jan 2022 115,713 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has splits on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Small stone chip in the near side of the screen (swept area)

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades are not secure in the arms (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 114,125 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 112,163 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 105,654 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 86,521 miles

under-body trays restricting view

Pass 10 Feb 2017 61,109 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 61,109 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,710 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,934 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 44,600 miles

Front and rear inner pads wearing low

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

Pass 26 May 2014 39,538 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 39,538 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,979 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,608 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 20,857 miles

Nearside Front 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 UEH is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ST08 UEH, 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 ST08 UEH registered?

ST08 UEH is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is ST08 UEH safe to buy?

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