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A5 UWU

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

286,820 mi
Last recorded286,820 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UWU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 286,820 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 286,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 265,720 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 265,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

coolant lower than min

Pass 31 Aug 2023 254,523 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 254,370 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing on rear (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 237,355 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 230,502 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 UWU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 UWU registered?

A5 UWU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is A5 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 UWU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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