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VUW 74

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests38 (31 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.6%

Mileage

77,462 mi
Last recorded77,462 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUW 74
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

31 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 77,462 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2026 75,793 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2025 115,282 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 63,873 miles

Engine coolant low.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn edges.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn edges.

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2025 66,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 65,989 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 112,749 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 58,380 miles

undertrays obscuring components

Pass 25 Jan 2024 56,582 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 110,195 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 110,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 52,083 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 47,660 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 49,893 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 107,892 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 36,381 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 46,552 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 104,524 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 104,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 26,640 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 43,582 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 100,701 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 100,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 11 Jan 2020 40,691 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,511 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY RUSTED ADVISE NEW DISCS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 37,436 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 37,436 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,396 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)

movement in offside inner rack end.

rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 91,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

movement in offside inner rack end.

rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,870 miles

under covers are fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 76,503 miles

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corroding.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 68,353 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,246 miles

advise full under tray fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2014 59,246 miles

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,660 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise both front tyres skight worn on inner and outer edges22/40/18rsc

advise both rear tyres slight worn on inner and outer edges255/35/18

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,957 miles

Offside 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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VUW 74 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.6%.

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 VUW 74, 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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VUW 74 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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