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A2 EVS

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,045 mi
Last recorded88,045 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 EVS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 88,045 miles

windscreen chip, corrosion to rear subframe, play in o/s front bottom ball joint at limit, corrosion to front chassis

Pass 16 Jan 2025 85,101 miles

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

corrosion to rear subframe, front bottom ball joint play at limit

Fail 14 Jan 2025 85,101 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

corrosion to rear subframe, front bottom ball joint play at limit

Pass 11 Jan 2024 81,184 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 78,231 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 74,650 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 26 Mar 2021 69,988 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 69,988 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,975 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,233 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))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,841 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 57,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,838 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,455 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 45,387 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 45,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,862 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,434 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,007 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,991 miles

Front disc's corroded inner edge's

Fail 15 Sep 2011 20,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front disc's corroded inner edge's

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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A2 EVS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver 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 A2 EVS, 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 A2 EVS registered?

A2 EVS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is A2 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 EVS 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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