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VA57 GGO

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

237,050 mi
Last recorded237,050 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 GGO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 237,050 miles

Bumper insecure UNABLE TO OPEN BONNET CABLE BROKE (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Bumper insecure UNABLE TO OPEN BONNET CABLE BROKE NOT ABLE TO CHECK TESTABLE ITEMS (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S AND N/S OUTER AND INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILLS O/S AND N/S OUTER AND INNER (7.1.1 (a) (i))

ABORT EMISSIONS NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

VEHICLE HAS COVER SILLS FITTED

Pass 7 Mar 2025 226,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear under side/floor has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 218,330 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 218,012 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 201,119 miles

Offside Front Door damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 201,119 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Door damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 187,244 miles

Offside Front door damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 177,967 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Feb 2021 177,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2020 168,168 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 160,475 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 150,510 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 140,370 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 130,231 miles

Child seats fitted in rear

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 120,784 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 111,291 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 111,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2013 110,108 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 4 Jan 2013 93,796 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 77,917 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,164 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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VA57 GGO 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 76.2%.

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 VA57 GGO, 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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VA57 GGO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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