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SB08 KLM

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,999 mi
Last recorded158,999 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 KLM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 158,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 156,312 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 156,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Lower front ball joint (in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Subframe corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 152,846 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 152,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 148,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm, balljoint inserts to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm, balljoint inserts to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level below min mark

Pass 7 Jul 2021 141,871 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 136,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm nearest rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 135,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 135,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 127,560 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 120,890 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 111,222 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 100,737 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 92,016 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,949 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 69,419 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,593 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 KLM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KLM, 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 KLM registered?

SB08 KLM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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