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SC57 LPF

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,177 mi
Last recorded159,177 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 LPF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 159,177 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 142,166 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 142,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 132,924 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 127,823 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 127,823 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 116,034 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 107,914 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 96,482 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,916 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 85,916 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,775 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 71,555 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SC57 LPF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SC57 LPF, 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 SC57 LPF registered?

SC57 LPF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is SC57 LPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 LPF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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