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UIG 2177

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,364 mi
Last recorded161,364 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIG 2177
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 161,364 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower rear ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 160,976 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower rear ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 147,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 134,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 134,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 119,666 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2019 119,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553520 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 103,026 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear arm bushes worn and deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 93,781 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 91,780 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 88,158 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,837 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,440 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,975 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 54,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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 2177 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 2177, 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 2177 registered?

UIG 2177 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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