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SCM 977

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,405 mi
Last recorded95,405 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCM 977
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 95,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 94,457 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 92,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 91,461 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 90,589 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 89,045 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 88,459 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 86,059 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 80,898 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 76,331 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,101 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,951 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,953 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,002 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,149 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 46,824 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 39,178 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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SCM 977 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SCM 977, 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 SCM 977 registered?

SCM 977 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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