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UR51 OWO

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,249 mi
Last recorded129,249 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUR51 OWO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 129,249 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 117,444 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 117,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 110,978 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 110,932 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 110,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 107,490 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2014 89,548 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,400 miles

emissions not recorded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,822 miles

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2012 74,023 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn & brake pads (inner) wearing thin.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,023 miles

front brake discs slightly worn & brake pads (inner) wearing thin.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,983 miles

n/s rear tyre has a slight cut not exposing cords

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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UR51 OWO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UR51 OWO, 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 UR51 OWO registered?

UR51 OWO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is UR51 OWO safe to buy?

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