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SB08 LLM

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,505 mi
Last recorded142,505 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 142,505 miles

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))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2022 142,505 miles

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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 136,351 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 124,086 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2018 110,479 miles

Front brake application just passes, suggest having the brakes serviced

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine light on.

Fail 9 May 2018 110,477 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative warning on dash on and aims very low (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint forward most ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake application just passes, suggest having the brakes serviced

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST PASS, suggest having this replaced asap (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST PASSES, suggest having this replaced asap (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine light on.

Pass 2 May 2017 95,706 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 May 2017 95,706 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 78,290 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 78,289 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 56,535 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 50,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 37,940 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 37,348 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,435 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 LLM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LLM, 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 LLM registered?

SB08 LLM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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