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AV04 LOS

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,311 mi
Last recorded99,311 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 LOS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 99,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front lower suspension arm outer bush worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 99,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight play in Nearside front lower arm outer bush

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 89,185 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,482 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 26 Jun 2012 65,371 miles

nsf tyre split but not to chords

Fail 26 Jun 2012 65,371 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nsf tyre split but not to chords

Pass 4 May 2011 34,655 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 34,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AV04 LOS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV04 LOS, 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 AV04 LOS registered?

AV04 LOS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is AV04 LOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 LOS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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