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SG08 CUU

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,246 mi
Last recorded101,246 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 CUU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 101,246 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 101,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing Each wheel one missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,528 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,114 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,533 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 70,533 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pad warning lamp iluminated

Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,379 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,423 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 61,423 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,637 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 43,810 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 30,491 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,132 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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SG08 CUU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CUU, 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 SG08 CUU registered?

SG08 CUU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SG08 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 CUU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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