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EJ08 HZG

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,722 mi
Last recorded127,722 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 HZG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 127,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure BEHIND WHEEL (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES RECOMEND REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 127,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER AND OUTER WALLS DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER TYRE WALL DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure BEHIND WHEEL (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES RECOMEND REPLACEMENT SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 118,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 112,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,481 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 90,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 82,395 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 73,270 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 61,578 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,244 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 45,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 35,175 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,175 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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EJ08 HZG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ08 HZG, 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 EJ08 HZG registered?

EJ08 HZG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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