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TM04 ZAM

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,856 mi
Last recorded131,856 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM04 ZAM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 131,856 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 131,856 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 126,009 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 126,009 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 117,978 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 117,531 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 110,668 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded

Engine Management Light On

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 102,804 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 102,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 100,715 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 98,715 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,998 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))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 94,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 90,016 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 83,133 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 83,088 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,383 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,558 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 75,558 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 64,309 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,556 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 48,556 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,291 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)

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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TM04 ZAM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TM04 ZAM, 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 TM04 ZAM registered?

TM04 ZAM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is TM04 ZAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for TM04 ZAM shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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