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SC57 VFX

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,606 mi
Last recorded98,606 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 VFX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 98,606 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 95,395 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 89,947 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 89,515 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 88,959 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 88,537 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 88,526 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 88,025 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 78,321 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 78,319 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,195 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

Pass 6 Nov 2017 67,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,937 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,459 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 51,575 miles

Scratches and Chips on windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,694 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,266 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,523 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,038 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 VFX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

SC57 VFX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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