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SF57 UVA

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,465 mi
Last recorded154,465 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 UVA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 154,465 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 151,348 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 144,895 miles

Brake discs corroded

Exhaust clamp corroded

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))

Offside Front Upper rear top arm inner bush deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2018 144,895 miles

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

Brake discs corroded

Exhaust clamp corroded

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))

Offside Front Upper rear top arm inner bush deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2018 135,816 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 124,672 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 116,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush that connects the strut to the suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush that connects the strut to the suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 108,439 miles

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 108,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 94,564 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 75,163 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,950 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 34,383 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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SF57 UVA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel 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 SF57 UVA, 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 UVA registered?

SF57 UVA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is SF57 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF57 UVA 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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