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T1 OSW

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,185 mi
Last recorded84,185 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 OSW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 84,185 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 84,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 83,750 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 83,334 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 83,334 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 83,064 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 79,835 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,466 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 76,466 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 74,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 69,169 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 69,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted to spec (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted to spec (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 65,383 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 65,383 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,255 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 53,821 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 49,089 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Winter tyres fitted all round

Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,770 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,230 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,459 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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T1 OSW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 T1 OSW, 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 T1 OSW registered?

T1 OSW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is T1 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 OSW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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