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SCO 77A

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,751 mi
Last recorded131,751 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCO 77A
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 131,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2026 131,751 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 127,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail, 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 127,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail, 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 123,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 118,138 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 109,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 101,993 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 95,959 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 90,693 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 90,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,693 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,836 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 77,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,314 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,726 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 52,118 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,352 miles

Offside Front 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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SCO 77A is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SCO 77A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SCO 77A registered?

SCO 77A is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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