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SB08 EPY

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

108,499 mi
Last recorded108,499 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 EPY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 108,499 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 103,128 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at the ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 98,935 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,980 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 89,401 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 85,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,661 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,089 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 76,089 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 72,727 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 67,769 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 53,899 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 40,283 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 33,596 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,143 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 14,707 miles

OUTER TYRE WALLS ALL CHIPPED

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 EPY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SB08 EPY, 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 SB08 EPY registered?

SB08 EPY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is SB08 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB08 EPY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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