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TT55 DMM

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,415 mi
Last recorded204,415 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTT55 DMM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 204,415 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 196,436 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 196,435 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 189,886 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 189,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 183,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 183,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 175,706 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 175,534 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 163,289 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection under vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2016 161,322 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 161,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 153,830 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 153,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 150,141 miles

both side rear brake padds getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2013 123,174 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,496 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,180 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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TT55 DMM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TT55 DMM, 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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TT55 DMM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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