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SD08 KOU

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,385 mi
Last recorded87,385 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 KOU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 87,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 79,449 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2022 84,735 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak and oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak excessive leak ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil level below minimum

Pass 5 Nov 2021 79,101 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front foremost ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil level at minimum

Fail 2 Nov 2021 79,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front foremost ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil level at minimum

Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 70,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,907 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,031 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,832 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,020 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 49,711 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,408 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 34,718 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 30,576 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,766 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,322 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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SD08 KOU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SD08 KOU, 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 SD08 KOU registered?

SD08 KOU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is SD08 KOU safe to buy?

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