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ST55 PAD

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,381 mi
Last recorded132,381 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 PAD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 132,381 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 132,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 112,437 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 92,301 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 87,023 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 87,023 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 16 May 2022 77,758 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 74,387 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,815 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 65,998 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 59,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,549 miles

Oil level low

Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,950 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,861 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,543 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,659 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,825 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,691 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,026 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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ST55 PAD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ST55 PAD, 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 ST55 PAD registered?

ST55 PAD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is ST55 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 PAD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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