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SE08 LVP

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,869 mi
Last recorded155,869 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 LVP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 155,869 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 151,788 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 151,753 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 150,568 miles

Corrosion underside in places

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wipers poor

Fail 29 Jun 2018 150,568 miles

Corrosion underside in places

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wipers poor

Pass 20 Jul 2017 141,909 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 141,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 125,813 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 109,739 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 109,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced very dull light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 97,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,339 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,738 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,398 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,661 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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SE08 LVP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SE08 LVP, 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 SE08 LVP registered?

SE08 LVP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is SE08 LVP safe to buy?

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