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VX57 TWD

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,491 mi
Last recorded97,491 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 TWD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 97,491 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s - upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 97,488 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s - upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 95,179 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 95,179 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 91,367 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 88,997 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2022 84,618 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 84,618 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 84,595 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

ENGINE OIL LOW

Pass 28 Dec 2020 79,831 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,495 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2018 70,916 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 67,552 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 1 Aug 2016 63,134 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,427 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 58,427 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,565 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,583 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,119 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 12,643 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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VX57 TWD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol 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 VX57 TWD, 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 VX57 TWD registered?

VX57 TWD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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The MOT history for VX57 TWD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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