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UFZ 3827

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,861 mi
Last recorded153,861 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFZ 3827
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 153,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 153,859 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 141,622 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer arms center bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 133,665 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))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 128,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 120,136 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 115,120 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2017 100,823 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 93,036 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2015 78,330 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2015 78,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,261 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,727 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish in tread area

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 26 Feb 2014 57,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre starting to perish in tread area

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,941 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 34,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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UFZ 3827 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UFZ 3827, 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 UFZ 3827 registered?

UFZ 3827 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for UFZ 3827 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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