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T21 MKE

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,614 mi
Last recorded104,614 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 MKE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 104,614 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 102,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 100,399 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 99,276 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 96,238 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 91,741 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 88,032 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner wall.

Offside Front shock absorber damp.

front brake discs corroding.

slight oil leak.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 15 May 2019 87,607 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 85,379 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 82,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 82,775 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 80,398 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 78,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,784 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,044 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,229 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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T21 MKE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 3,197cc 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 T21 MKE, 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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T21 MKE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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