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DC08 DEL

2008 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,059 mi
Last recorded98,059 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC08 DEL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 98,059 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 93,861 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 93,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 87,521 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 77,293 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 77,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 72,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 May 2017 64,301 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit wearing bad inside edge no cords present 245/40/18

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

Pass 10 May 2016 55,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 47,068 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 40,226 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,232 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 24,222 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 20,310 miles

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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DC08 DEL is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DC08 DEL, 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 DC08 DEL registered?

DC08 DEL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is DC08 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC08 DEL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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