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SB08 EPD

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,315 mi
Last recorded150,315 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 EPD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 150,315 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 150,310 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 142,577 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2021 138,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 136,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 136,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 127,884 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 127,349 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive major engine oil leak only held from floor by under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 113,551 miles

head lamp washers not working

windscreen washer bottle leaks

Fail 21 May 2018 113,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

head lamp washers not working

windscreen washer bottle leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2016 95,715 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 95,714 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 82,541 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 72,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

balding inner edge on off side front tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2013 61,832 miles

Engine management warning light on

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

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 21 Dec 2013 61,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Engine management warning light on

Headlight range control warning lamp on

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,074 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,093 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 28,853 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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SB08 EPD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SB08 EPD, 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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SB08 EPD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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