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AE08 JZB

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,413 mi
Last recorded191,413 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 JZB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 191,413 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 179,368 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 179,136 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 165,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread edge worn

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 165,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread edge worn

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 153,567 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 144,459 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 133,277 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 133,277 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 123,171 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket has snapped

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tear on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 122,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Rear exhaust bracket has snapped

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tear in outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 108,788 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 83,568 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)

Offside rear sill damaged

Vehicle has under trays and engine covers

Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 70,425 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 51,287 miles

all 4 tyres low tread

Pass 14 Jul 2012 35,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2011 22,481 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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AE08 JZB is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AE08 JZB, 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 AE08 JZB registered?

AE08 JZB is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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