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AA08 ZHB

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,201 mi
Last recorded185,201 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ZHB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 185,201 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 162,428 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 156,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 150,133 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 139,093 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 123,716 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 123,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 118,647 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 113,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 113,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 26 Aug 2016 105,085 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 102,829 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall + outer damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall + outer damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML (Engine Management Light) on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside screen washer inoperative

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,549 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 81,848 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 81,848 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 47,402 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 31,866 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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AA08 ZHB is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AA08 ZHB, 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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AA08 ZHB is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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