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705 GFU

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,662 mi
Last recorded155,662 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration705 GFU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 155,662 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 152,797 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 148,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 136,060 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 125,169 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2017 115,979 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 115,978 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/F tyre bold on edges of the tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/F tyre worn low on edges of the tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,890 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted unable to see some items

Fail 19 Feb 2016 97,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted unable to see some items

Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,113 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,737 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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705 GFU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 705 GFU, 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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705 GFU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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