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SF57 MHT

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,636 mi
Last recorded101,636 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 MHT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 101,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outside edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 91,823 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 91,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 90,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 87,603 miles

foreign number plates fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2014 87,602 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

foreign number plates fitted

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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SF57 MHT is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SF57 MHT, 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 SF57 MHT registered?

SF57 MHT is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is SF57 MHT safe to buy?

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