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A5 UWM

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,593 mi
Last recorded154,593 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 154,593 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 154,593 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 141,225 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 116,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions only just met limit plate of 0.5

Pass 21 Feb 2020 98,246 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 93,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play felt from steering wheel and should be investigated further.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms on each side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,639 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 88,639 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust clamps corroding.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,328 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering joint.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 83,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Play in steering joint.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 77,657 miles

Front pads low.

Temp front and rear number plates fitted with correct gaps.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,165 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 71,165 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,154 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 57,870 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight lip on front discs.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,870 miles

slight lip on front discs.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,206 miles

Wipers smears

O/S/F tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not to the cords

Fail 27 Feb 2012 50,203 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Wipers smears

O/S/F tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not to the cords

Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,096 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 43,096 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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 UWM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UWM, 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 UWM registered?

A5 UWM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is A5 UWM safe to buy?

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