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S5 DBU

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,540 mi
Last recorded80,540 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 DBU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2019 80,540 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 78,277 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 70,530 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 61,752 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,058 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,174 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 46,236 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,915 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,079 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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S5 DBU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S5 DBU, 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

How do I check the history of S5 DBU?

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What year was S5 DBU registered?

S5 DBU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is S5 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 DBU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S5 DBU have outstanding finance?

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