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SBJ 6

1985 Audi A5

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

184,345 mi
Last recorded184,345 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBJ 6
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 184,345 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 89,998 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 86,621 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,637 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))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 72,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 8 Nov 2022 182,189 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg near engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive near steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 59,056 miles

Covers fitted throughout vehicle.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 180,569 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 180,567 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 47,743 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 177,838 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,711 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 37,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 27,588 miles

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2019 166,879 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 166,876 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 18,150 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2018 18,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn on inner edges, but has no exposed cord or ply.

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 163,435 miles

all tyres on limit-rear tie bar bushes perished -all coil springs corroded-steering idlers have slight play

all welding covered by substance, unable to check properly

parking brake has slight travel-rear service brake passed on limit-oil leak-steering box slightly damp-steering pivots have slight play-wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 16 Oct 2017 163,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened flexi hose insecure (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened flexi hose insecure (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foot-well area holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt mounting area holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg mounting area holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor areas to inner sill holed, visible from under vehicle, x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil spring mounting area holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired seat belt mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg mounting area holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis leg holed, visible from o/s/r inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

all tyres on limit-rear tie bar bushes perished -all coil springs corroded-steering idlers have slight play

parking brake has slight travel-rear service brake passed on limit-oil leak-steering box slightly damp-steering pivots have slight play-wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 11 Aug 2017 163,426 miles

Central Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured front crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 162,217 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 162,214 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f pillar holed and corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 160,153 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 160,118 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 155,617 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 3 Apr 2009 155,609 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

bump stops insecure

corrosion at front n/s inner arch

slight insecurity at front flexy brake hose

steering wheel not on straight

stering box slight leak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 153,719 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 153,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 150,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 150,955 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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SBJ 6 is a 1985 Audi A5 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 SBJ 6, 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 41 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SBJ 6 is a 1985 Audi A5, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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