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AA08 LEW

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,321 mi
Last recorded140,321 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LEW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 140,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 140,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,406 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 104,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2019 100,972 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 100,970 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (straight arm) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 89,702 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,225 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 5 Feb 2015 52,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 52,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,777 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 42,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,645 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 28,338 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 LEW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LEW, 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 LEW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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