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A5 UJF

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,376 mi
Last recorded139,376 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UJF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 139,376 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 139,376 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 132,353 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 126,928 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 119,236 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 108,162 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 100,586 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 100,431 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 94,960 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Front inner steering arm hass slight play

Nearside Front tyre has wear on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge

engine coolant level on min

engine cover fitted

under body sheilds fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 94,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML on dash

Nearside Front inner steering arm hass slight play

Nearside Front tyre has wear on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge

engine coolant level on min

engine cover fitted

under body sheilds fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 82,666 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 74,016 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 67,824 miles

Offside Front 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 10 May 2013 59,759 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 49,296 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 49,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,883 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 UJF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UJF, 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 UJF registered?

A5 UJF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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The MOT history for A5 UJF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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