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A5 TWN

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,535 mi
Last recorded145,535 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 TWN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 145,535 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Mar 2019 138,715 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 129,041 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 129,040 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 112,563 miles

both no plates becoming slightly deteriorated

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

oil level low

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 5 May 2016 95,634 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

rear brake pads wearing low / n/s slightly lower than o/s

slight flexing on suspension bushes

Pass 11 May 2015 92,178 miles

nearside rear pads worn

Pass 8 May 2015 92,029 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,259 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,603 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,411 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 TWN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TWN, 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 TWN registered?

A5 TWN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is A5 TWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 TWN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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