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W17 DUF

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,465 mi
Last recorded200,465 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 DUF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 200,465 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 186,388 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 175,326 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 174,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 168,156 miles

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2021 160,045 miles

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

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2021 158,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 139,063 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 127,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 111,902 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 94,889 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 87,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 87,251 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,916 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to the outer sidewall on the nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2015 75,916 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to the outer sidewall on the nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2014 65,746 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Pass 16 Nov 2013 54,335 miles

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

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 26 Sep 2012 41,594 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,139 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 29,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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W17 DUF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W17 DUF, 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 W17 DUF registered?

W17 DUF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 13 September 2008.

Is W17 DUF safe to buy?

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