MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside door handle stiff to use
Rear tyres low
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front 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))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear undertray loose
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear heat shield loose
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking/perished in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer door handle very stiff to open door
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
engine bay covers fitted
under trays fitted
Engine Covers Fitted
Under Trays Fitted
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine Covers Fitted
Under Trays Fitted
Engine Covers Fitted
Under Trays Fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit urgent (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit urgent (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SG08 BSL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 SG08 BSL, 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 SG08 BSL registered?
SG08 BSL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 March 2008.
Is SG08 BSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for SG08 BSL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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