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A5 FPU

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,169 mi
Last recorded80,169 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FPU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 80,169 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 74,087 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 68,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,216 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 61,212 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 59,385 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 55,600 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 52,642 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 49,579 miles

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Undertrays and Engine compartment covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2016 47,269 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,071 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Dec 2014 38,823 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,344 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 24,170 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,305 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 20,080 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 20,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,649 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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A5 FPU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A5 FPU, 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 A5 FPU registered?

A5 FPU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is A5 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FPU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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