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STE 50S

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,358 mi
Last recorded148,358 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTE 50S
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 148,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 144,955 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 144,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2024 141,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 138,428 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 135,755 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 132,820 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 130,324 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 128,449 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,842 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 123,147 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 117,815 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 100,618 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 83,768 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,457 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,872 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 52,872 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

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 50S 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 STE 50S, 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 50S registered?

STE 50S is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 20 December 2008.

Is STE 50S safe to buy?

The MOT history for STE 50S 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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