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ST08 ZGM

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,860 mi
Last recorded139,860 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 ZGM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 139,860 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 136,929 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 132,496 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 128,162 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 123,053 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 117,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge and close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge and close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 117,607 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm on headlight leveling device detached, making the system inoperative. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge and close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge and close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 111,498 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 101,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 93,647 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 93,647 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH HEAD LAMPS TO LOW .ADJUSTED (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 86,455 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 82,144 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,218 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

This vehicle passed the emission test, but the readings were to low to register on EGA Machine.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,714 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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ST08 ZGM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

ST08 ZGM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is ST08 ZGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 ZGM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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