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VA57 MMF

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,376 mi
Last recorded177,376 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 MMF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 177,376 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 175,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 170,041 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 161,970 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 153,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 138,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 121,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 114,928 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 114,859 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/r shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 111,353 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit inner 3/4 (flat ares )

o/s/r shock slightly damp

Fail 8 May 2017 111,351 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/f tyre inner sidewall has very long bulge (2/3rds around ) (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front both sides (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit inner 3/4 (flat ares )

o/s/r shock slightly damp

Pass 4 Dec 2015 105,000 miles

both rear tyres mishaping on inner edges

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2014 76,396 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,337 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 69,335 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,410 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,710 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 40,719 miles

Nearside Rear 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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VA57 MMF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VA57 MMF, 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 VA57 MMF registered?

VA57 MMF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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The MOT history for VA57 MMF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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