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S5 DFP

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,179 mi
Last recorded57,179 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 DFP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 57,179 miles

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

headlamp washers not working

rear seats and seat belts removed

registration plates shortened

Fail 4 May 2022 57,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

headlamp washers not working

rear seats and seat belts removed

registration plates shortened

Pass 8 Feb 2020 55,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 47,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 32,143 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 26,402 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,189 miles

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

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

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 DFP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DFP, 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 S5 DFP registered?

S5 DFP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is S5 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 DFP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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