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TON 131R

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

156,658 mi
Last recorded156,658 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTON 131R
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 156,658 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 152,925 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 145,764 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 139,051 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 129,333 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 120,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 111,178 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 101,438 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 87,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 87,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,639 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,476 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 76,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,646 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 65,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 63,553 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 58,552 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,382 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 29,370 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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TON 131R is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TON 131R, 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 TON 131R registered?

TON 131R is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is TON 131R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TON 131R shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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