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SB08 EPL

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,428 mi
Last recorded131,428 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 EPL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 131,428 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 129,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 129,101 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 123,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 118,564 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,988 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 107,335 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 107,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 95,761 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 95,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2018 93,453 miles

Offside rear tyre tred cracking

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

Fail 9 May 2018 93,453 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tred cracking

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

Pass 4 May 2017 91,026 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,453 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 81,265 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 81,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 74,344 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 74,344 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 68,675 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,369 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 60,475 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 53,955 miles

slight smear at front wipers

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 EPL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EPL, 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 EPL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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