MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge and has cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both rear reflectors have been tinted (4.8.1 (a) (i))
engine management light illuminated.
exhaust sleeve clamp fixing insecure but exhaust considered to be secure.
front brake pads wearing low.
nearside front suspension arm (front arm) mounting bush to suspension strut worn.
power steering belt perished
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside front self levelling link on suspension arm fractured for headlamps. (4.1.5 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside rear suspension self levelling link for headlamps fractured (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front suspension arm inner retaining bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge and has cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both rear reflectors have been tinted (4.8.1 (a) (i))
engine management light illuminated.
exhaust sleeve clamp fixing insecure but exhaust considered to be secure.
front brake pads wearing low.
nearside front suspension arm (front arm) mounting bush to suspension strut worn.
nearside rear brake hose not located in fixing
power steering belt perished
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Chain guard missing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
near side tyre wall damaged on the inner side
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
led inop in offside front daytime driving lamp
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)
nearside rear tyre 3/4/4
offside rear tyre 4/4/4
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CE08 SZY is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 CE08 SZY, 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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CE08 SZY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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