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EK08 NHP

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,157 mi
Last recorded172,157 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 NHP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2022 172,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged / cracked , but still readable. (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to legal limit ( 1.7mm - 2.1mm ) advise to replace. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 169,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 151,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 149,786 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 133,742 miles

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

Offside Front splits on inner side wall

Pass 1 Aug 2017 113,064 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,348 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 100,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 78,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,459 miles

Front upper arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,293 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,938 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 47,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EK08 NHP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red 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 EK08 NHP, 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 EK08 NHP registered?

EK08 NHP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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