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V13 SEP

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,622 mi
Last recorded116,622 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 SEP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 116,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 116,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 112,928 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 109,309 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 109,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 106,283 miles

All 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Both front tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 103,338 miles

Both front tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 103,338 miles

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

Both front tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 100,033 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 95,229 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 95,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 91,388 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2018 91,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2017 83,513 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 76,583 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner

Pass 18 May 2015 68,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 57,112 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 57,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 46,578 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,309 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 26,528 miles

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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V13 SEP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V13 SEP, 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 V13 SEP registered?

V13 SEP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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