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AO08 GJE

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,558 mi
Last recorded206,558 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 GJE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 206,558 miles

Front Washer Weak

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 206,558 miles

Front Washer Weak

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 202,752 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 189,590 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 188,180 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 179,203 miles

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

Lower Covers fitted restricting underside inspection

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 164,019 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nail o/s rear tyre

rear tyres slight stepping on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2015 152,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 122,215 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight kerb damage to o/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls

Pass 14 Apr 2012 113,319 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 104,035 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 104,023 miles

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

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

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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AO08 GJE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AO08 GJE, 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 AO08 GJE registered?

AO08 GJE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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