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T444 TME

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,143 mi
Last recorded135,143 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT444 TME
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 135,143 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 130,341 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

customer has advised dpf has been cut open to be cleaned

general corrosion underbody

Fail 18 Mar 2025 130,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

customer has advised dpf has been cut open to be cleaned

general corrosion underbody

Pass 15 Mar 2024 120,404 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

customer has advised dpf has been cut open to be cleaned

general surface corrosion underbody

Fail 15 Mar 2024 120,404 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

customer has advised dpf has been cut open to be cleaned

general surface corrosion underbody

Pass 20 Mar 2023 109,989 miles

customer has advised dpf has been cut open to be cleaned

some surface corrosion under body

Pass 28 Mar 2022 100,203 miles

customer has advised dpf cut open to be cleaned

Fail 28 Mar 2022 100,203 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

customer has advised dpf cut open to be cleaned

Pass 22 Mar 2021 89,888 miles

Underside covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,813 miles

All 4 tyre treads on 3mm

Underside covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2019 71,884 miles

************T-BELT ????************ 255/35/19 ,,,,X 4,,,REAR B/PADS-MONITOR????

Pass 24 Mar 2018 66,033 miles

T/BELT & SERVICE?,,,255/35/19 X 4,,,2 X F/TYRES ON PASS LIMITS-PODOT-MOITOR,,,PLASTIC COVERS X 3,,,

Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,910 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,235 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 42,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 35,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 12 Nov 2012 22,142 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 21,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,166 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 14,561 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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T444 TME is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T444 TME, 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 T444 TME registered?

T444 TME is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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