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SC08 CVA

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,268 mi
Last recorded116,268 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 CVA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 116,268 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 102,002 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,163 miles

nearside rear wheel has been welded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 97,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

nearside rear wheel has been welded

Fail 4 Jul 2014 96,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 95,698 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 83,230 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 69,030 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 69,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 53,810 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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SC08 CVA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SC08 CVA, 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 SC08 CVA registered?

SC08 CVA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is SC08 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 CVA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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