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A5 SPO

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,728 mi
Last recorded130,728 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SPO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 130,728 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 130,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 May 2025 126,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 126,980 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 125,398 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 121,651 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 121,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 118,510 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 113,568 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 108,186 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres outter walls damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2018 103,215 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 97,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,640 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 89,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19z (4.1.E.1)

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

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

adv 4th tyre replaced as well due to 4 wheel drive system

Pass 21 May 2015 82,913 miles

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

adv both rear tyres wearing unevenley and damage to outer side walls

Fail 21 May 2015 82,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

adv both rear tyres wearing unevenley and damage to outer side walls

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 62,715 miles

OSR tyre perished between tread.

Fail 1 May 2013 62,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OSR tyre perished between tread.

Pass 3 May 2012 51,762 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 39,316 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 SPO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A5 SPO, 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 SPO registered?

A5 SPO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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