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AG57 MWK

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,111 mi
Last recorded154,111 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG57 MWK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 154,111 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 146,109 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 146,109 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions sidewalls have runflat damage (5.2.3 (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 133,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 133,977 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 120,922 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 111,440 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 100,946 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 26 Jan 2018 98,309 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on sidewall. not to cords

Fail 23 Jan 2018 98,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on sidewall. not to cords

Pass 24 Feb 2017 89,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage SILL (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,975 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 86,975 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,535 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2014 74,535 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2013 68,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,523 miles

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,486 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 59,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,935 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2011 28,207 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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AG57 MWK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AG57 MWK, 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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AG57 MWK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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