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STE 111A

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,658 mi
Last recorded74,658 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTE 111A
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 74,658 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 72,126 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 68,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 65,744 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 62,258 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 59,533 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 59,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 57,535 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 53,098 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,002 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 43,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 37,876 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 32,318 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 27,119 miles

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 13 May 2013 22,366 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 17,503 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 12,423 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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STE 111A is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 STE 111A, 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 STE 111A registered?

STE 111A is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is STE 111A safe to buy?

The MOT history for STE 111A shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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