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TFZ 8862

2008 Audi A5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,217 mi
Last recorded123,217 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 8862
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 123,217 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 123,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 117,636 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 117,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 105,579 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,157 miles

suspension/steering knock from front end

Fail 23 Mar 2023 90,156 miles

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

suspension/steering knock from front end

Pass 21 Feb 2022 86,490 miles

Offside Rear Inner tread perrishing

nearside front inner arch security

Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,128 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 81,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 81,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill x3 holes, rest heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 78,206 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,834 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 62,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 45,320 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 41,559 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,812 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 37,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 31,304 miles

Both front tyres cracking between tread

Both front tyres damaged on sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,304 miles

Both front tyres cracking between tread

Both front tyres damaged on sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 27,469 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,038 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,645 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 1 Apr 2011 17,576 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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TFZ 8862 is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 TFZ 8862, 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 TFZ 8862 registered?

TFZ 8862 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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