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Y25 UMO

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,218 mi
Last recorded172,218 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 UMO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 172,218 miles

Offside 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 28 Sep 2024 168,931 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 161,591 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 150,740 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 139,169 miles

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

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

Slight splits in various steering joint gaitors

Pass 2 Oct 2020 131,015 miles

No smoke reading at time of test.

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

General perishing on all suspension bushes.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Various front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 123,992 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 115,346 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 114,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,035 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 110,980 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 110,980 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 108,205 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 103,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 93,449 miles

rear brake pads 95% worn

Fail 2 Jul 2013 93,435 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

rear brake pads 95% worn

Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,363 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 85,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 46,520 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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Y25 UMO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 Y25 UMO, 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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Y25 UMO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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