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SFB 1

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,580 mi
Last recorded121,580 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFB 1
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 121,580 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 114,715 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 107,847 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 101,955 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 101,875 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 95,390 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 95,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 90,342 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 87,635 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Mar 2019 76,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 67,775 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 62,015 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,877 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and tread separating (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and tread separating (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,589 miles

slight play n/s track arm

Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,117 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 19 Feb 2013 30,604 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2012 20,587 miles

slight play in nsf track rod arm

Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,880 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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SFB 1 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SFB 1, 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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SFB 1 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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