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DA08 JEU

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,393 mi
Last recorded125,393 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 JEU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 125,393 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush , marked with yellow chalk . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing around inside edges , OK for now . 245/40x18 . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 118,521 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 118,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 111,594 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 105,161 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 99,573 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,738 miles

Front coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,841 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 67,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,509 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,688 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,257 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Apr 2011 36,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs worn

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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DA08 JEU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA08 JEU, 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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DA08 JEU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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