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AO08 SNV

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,032 mi
Last recorded186,032 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 SNV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 186,032 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shocks leaking (2.7.3)

eml light on

Fail 13 Apr 2017 185,446 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shocks leaking (2.7.3)

eml light on

Pass 20 Apr 2016 174,500 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 169,226 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 164,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 156,701 miles

nearside front cv boot leaking grease

nearside front tyre 2mm centre

offside front tyre 3mm centre

offside rear lens damaged

offside rear tyre 1.6mm centre

Pass 14 Mar 2012 141,238 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 141,232 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 108,037 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 108,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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 SNV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO08 SNV, 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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AO08 SNV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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