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VA57 TZU

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,915 mi
Last recorded60,915 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 60,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 59,063 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 57,576 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 54,227 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 50,017 miles

under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Feb 2020 49,558 miles

under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Oct 2018 45,723 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Oct 2017 38,738 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 26,965 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 26,417 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

low emissions no readings recorded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 24,449 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 20,474 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 17,957 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 13,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre, not deep enough to reach ply.

diesel smoke emissions too clean to detect

Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,108 miles

diesel smoke emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

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 TZU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TZU, 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 VA57 TZU registered?

VA57 TZU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is VA57 TZU safe to buy?

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