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TAZ 797

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,178 mi
Last recorded91,178 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 797
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 91,178 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 83,374 miles

Both rear springs corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 79,241 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 74,651 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,083 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,379 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 67,573 miles

knock on steering no play in any components found

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,914 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,027 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 60,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective linkage for sensor broken (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,233 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 54,144 miles

Front brake disks slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear tyres slighltey perished/cracked.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,778 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,025 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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TAZ 797 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TAZ 797, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAZ 797 registered?

TAZ 797 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is TAZ 797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 797 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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