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T29 SHR

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

216,670 mi
Last recorded216,670 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT29 SHR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 216,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 211,873 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 196,448 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 178,135 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 168,625 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 168,612 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 149,772 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 126,025 miles

MIL lamp lit

fluctuation on braking;near side front and both rears

Fail 19 Jul 2019 126,025 miles

Drive shaft securing bolt loose rear (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

MIL lamp lit

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

fluctuation on braking;near side front and both rears

Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,314 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 108,869 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine light on on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,779 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine manegment light on

Pass 19 Dec 2015 78,546 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 8 Dec 2014 69,927 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 64,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2012 59,155 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 27 Apr 2011 52,673 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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T29 SHR 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 82.4%.

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 T29 SHR, 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 T29 SHR registered?

T29 SHR is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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