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AC54 AUD

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,302 mi
Last recorded153,302 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC54 AUD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 153,302 miles

Front suspension top arms bushes starting to separate front bottom arms shockabsorber bushes starting to separate

Fail 24 Sep 2020 153,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension top arms bushes starting to separate front bottom arms shockabsorber bushes starting to separate

Nsr osr sidelight s inoperable

Pass 24 Sep 2019 143,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play at bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight wear at bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 143,621 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play at bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight wear at bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 132,315 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 121,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 109,156 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 95,863 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 95,863 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating and offside rear (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,896 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,249 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 52,001 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,243 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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AC54 AUD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AC54 AUD, 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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AC54 AUD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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