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UB05 TAT

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

118,435 mi
Last recorded118,435 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUB05 TAT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 118,435 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 112,836 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 108,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 100,535 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 90,339 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,203 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 85,705 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 78,311 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jan 2019 78,311 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coolant leak undertray lower corner ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 71,087 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,356 miles

Rear both tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 3 Aug 2016 59,573 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 48,592 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,813 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,975 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,325 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,617 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,245 miles

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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UB05 TAT is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UB05 TAT, 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 UB05 TAT registered?

UB05 TAT is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is UB05 TAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for UB05 TAT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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