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S44 ORP

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,313 mi
Last recorded163,313 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 ORP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 163,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 163,220 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 156,776 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 156,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 150,118 miles

sounds like injector has a slight blow ,not fuel but gas {possible seal }on offside

Pass 5 Nov 2020 144,259 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 139,768 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 133,932 miles

Nearside Front shock slight misting

Pass 13 Oct 2017 128,471 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 120,534 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 112,787 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 112,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 104,992 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 99,993 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,252 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 82,952 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 82,931 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S44 ORP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel 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 S44 ORP, 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 S44 ORP registered?

S44 ORP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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