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A5 OTF

2008 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,835 mi
Last recorded123,835 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 OTF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 123,835 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 120,741 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 115,276 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 109,633 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint, facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 86,616 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,551 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 62,438 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,877 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 48,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall splitting,unable to see cords at time of test

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall splitting,unable to see cords at time of test

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,765 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,501 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 11 Aug 2014 33,501 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,229 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2013 28,224 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,303 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 OTF is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A5 OTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 OTF registered?

A5 OTF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is A5 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 OTF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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