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V8 HBU

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,523 mi
Last recorded112,523 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 HBU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 112,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint also squeaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 106,284 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush cracked and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 101,726 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 97,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated curved (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 97,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated curved (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 90,637 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Heat shields adrift

steering column feels notchy at standstill

Fail 26 Oct 2021 90,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Heat shields adrift

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

steering column feels notchy at standstill

Pass 27 Oct 2020 85,405 miles

N/S rear heat shields adrift

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Steering column feels notchy at standstill

Pass 31 Oct 2019 79,204 miles

Centre exhaust box rattling internally

Heat shields N/S/R fixings adrift but secure to car at time of test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 79,203 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust box rattling internally

Heat shields N/S/R fixings adrift but secure to car at time of test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,511 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,460 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 46,222 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 46,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,588 miles

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 15 Feb 2013 34,796 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,918 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 31 Jan 2011 17,290 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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V8 HBU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V8 HBU, 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 V8 HBU registered?

V8 HBU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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