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SC57 LPK

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,883 mi
Last recorded134,883 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 LPK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 134,883 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear axle corroded.

surface rust underneath.

under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2022 116,237 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 112,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 112,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling link on the suspension arm is broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling link on the suspension arm is broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shied is loose

Fail 29 Jan 2021 110,150 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shields loose

front upper arms bushes starting to split

Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,842 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 80,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 67,810 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 56,141 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

advise engine cover fitted

advise under covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 50,573 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,071 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 41,511 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 36,597 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 30,670 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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SC57 LPK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SC57 LPK, 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 LPK registered?

SC57 LPK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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