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S9 FJN

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,557 mi
Last recorded105,557 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 FJN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 105,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 103,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 101,223 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 99,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 96,742 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 93,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 93,683 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 90,455 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 84,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 84,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 77,610 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 72,673 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,650 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 55,430 miles

Both front discs contiminated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/Side sill scuffed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 55,430 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front discs contiminated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/Side sill scuffed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 46,356 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,154 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 29,521 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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S9 FJN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S9 FJN, 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

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What year was S9 FJN registered?

S9 FJN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is S9 FJN safe to buy?

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