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AU07 DRU

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,212 mi
Last recorded127,212 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 DRU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 127,212 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 124,155 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 118,851 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 113,097 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 113,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 96,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 94,520 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 87,267 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 80,703 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 71,333 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,470 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,339 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 47,500 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,753 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 34,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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 Oct 2011 28,061 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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AU07 DRU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AU07 DRU, 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 AU07 DRU registered?

AU07 DRU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is AU07 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 DRU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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