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A5 UUG

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,718 mi
Last recorded144,718 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UUG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 144,718 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 134,187 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 131,625 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 124,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight movement in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 22 Jan 2014 102,932 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nsf tyre wall damaged

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Jan 2014 102,932 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

nsf tyre wall damaged

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2013 79,359 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

shallow cuts nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Dec 2011 54,616 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 54,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,461 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 UUG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UUG, 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 UUG registered?

A5 UUG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is A5 UUG safe to buy?

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