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S500 TJK

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,016 mi
Last recorded120,016 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
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

RegistrationS500 TJK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 120,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 114,442 miles

O,S,R brake not binding but showing signs of heat

Pass 21 Aug 2020 102,171 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 85,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight wear in the knuckle joint steering column

Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,798 miles

Front knocking noise felt through steering on lock to lock check

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 11 Oct 2017 73,336 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,132 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,983 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,921 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,593 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,227 miles

Oil leak

eml light stays on

Fail 1 Sep 2012 62,223 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

eml light stays on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,105 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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S500 TJK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S500 TJK, 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 S500 TJK registered?

S500 TJK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is S500 TJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 TJK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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