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SD08 XEW

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,317 mi
Last recorded93,317 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 XEW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 93,317 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 88,085 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

modified exhaust system fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,101 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 69,270 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,859 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 63,858 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 56,913 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,962 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 44,072 miles

inside edge wear on front tyres

Pass 16 May 2013 37,254 miles

edge wear on inside of both front tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,413 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 22,917 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 22,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear 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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SD08 XEW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SD08 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

SD08 XEW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SD08 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 XEW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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