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UIG 1483

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,412 mi
Last recorded151,412 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIG 1483
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 151,412 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 142,833 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 142,793 miles

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

brake pad warning on dashboard but pads look ok

headlamp washers inoprative

Pass 2 Dec 2023 136,775 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield detached

Pass 11 Nov 2022 133,740 miles

vehicle presented with rear seat down unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Fail 11 Nov 2022 133,740 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

vehicle presented with rear seat down unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 9 Nov 2021 128,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 119,147 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 109,537 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers weak

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2019 109,537 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both rear shock absorbers weak

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 100,244 miles

Offside Front seat belt has slight fraying on

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 30 May 2017 91,980 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 91,980 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,950 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 73,132 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,316 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 67,316 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 55,367 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 43,997 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 35,100 miles

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

Offside Front 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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UIG 1483 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UIG 1483, 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 UIG 1483 registered?

UIG 1483 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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