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T300 FAS

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,365 mi
Last recorded116,365 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT300 FAS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 116,365 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 110,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pads wear indicator lamp on all brake pads appear ok

Pass 12 Jun 2020 94,962 miles

pad wear light on

Fail 17 Dec 2019 94,505 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 87,947 miles

brake pad wear lamp on

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2018 87,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

brake pad wear lamp on

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2018 140,210 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 137,776 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 133,396 miles

brake pad warning light on /under bonnet covers /under body covers

Pass 7 Nov 2014 111,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on pads good

Pass 5 Nov 2013 92,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,191 miles

NSF tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 49,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NSF tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,755 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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T300 FAS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T300 FAS, 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 T300 FAS registered?

T300 FAS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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