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E8 SKH

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,030 mi
Last recorded119,030 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 SKH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 119,030 miles

Offside Front side sill has damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 118,567 miles

o/s/sill panel damaged

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2021 116,613 miles

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

o/s/sill panel damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2021 116,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/sill panel damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,748 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 115,350 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 113,473 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 109,872 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,986 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 98,188 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 85,661 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screw in offside rear tyre,tyre very under inflated.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,661 miles

screw in offside rear tyre,tyre very under inflated.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,973 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 75,006 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 7,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 71,211 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 71,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake discs slightly lipped

vehicle has covers fitted so unable to see some testable items

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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E8 SKH is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E8 SKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E8 SKH registered?

E8 SKH is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is E8 SKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 SKH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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