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T30 HNE

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,414 mi
Last recorded174,414 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 HNE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 174,414 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 163,193 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 150,725 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 150,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 140,614 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 130,360 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 130,360 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 121,584 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 114,466 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 111,571 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 87,898 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 87,687 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working n/s & o/s front (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 77,331 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,289 miles

Engine management lamp constantly illuminated

Offside Front tyre on 2mm

Fail 29 Apr 2016 68,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management lamp constantly illuminated

Offside Front tyre on 2mm

Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,023 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 50,023 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 43,437 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 43,437 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,233 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)

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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T30 HNE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T30 HNE, 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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T30 HNE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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