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SA08 HJY

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,614 mi
Last recorded68,614 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 HJY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 68,614 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 64,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 59,902 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 59,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 57,056 miles

undertrays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Mar 2023 57,052 miles

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

undertrays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2022 52,414 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 38,782 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 36,816 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 34,208 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,532 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 29,985 miles

offside front and nearside front lower wishbone bushes starting to split/wear

slight rust ring on the front discs

Fail 2 Mar 2017 29,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in the tread with part of the cord visable (4.1.D.1b)

offside front and nearside front lower wishbone bushes starting to split/wear

slight rust ring on the front discs

Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,182 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,099 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 23,667 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 23,667 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,835 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,526 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,877 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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SA08 HJY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA08 HJY, 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 SA08 HJY registered?

SA08 HJY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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