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SA08 NUC

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,864 mi
Last recorded89,864 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 NUC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,864 miles

Main beam will not stay on when switch is operated

Pass 14 Apr 2017 89,861 miles

Main beam will not stay on when switch is operated

Fail 14 Apr 2017 89,861 miles

Main beam will not stay on when switch is operated

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,550 miles

Both rear tyres are heavily stepped

Main beam will not stay on when switch is operated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare wheel missing

Fail 28 Jun 2016 84,550 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both rear tyres are heavily stepped

Main beam will not stay on when switch is operated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,090 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,477 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 71,477 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,766 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 58,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,546 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 49,934 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 49,934 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 42,012 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2011 31,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NUC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NUC, 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 NUC registered?

SA08 NUC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is SA08 NUC safe to buy?

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