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W666 MRD

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,082 mi
Last recorded170,082 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW666 MRD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 170,082 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 169,084 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 167,884 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 165,017 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 162,457 miles

o\s\f shock absorber not correctly seated

Fail 9 Sep 2021 162,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 159,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35zr19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 150,840 miles

undertrays fitted

no dipstick,zero emissions readings

Pass 22 Jun 2018 144,644 miles

no dipstick,zero emissions readings

under trays fitted covering some testable items

Fail 22 Jun 2018 144,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

no dipstick,zero emissions readings

under trays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 23 Jun 2017 138,847 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 132,872 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 132,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 120,519 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 115,244 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 111,479 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,023 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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W666 MRD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W666 MRD, 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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W666 MRD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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