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SG08 KAG

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

117,752 mi
Last recorded117,752 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 KAG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 117,752 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 115,208 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 112,315 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 110,584 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 102,857 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 95,437 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 87,501 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 77,578 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,035 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 71,024 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,417 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2015 63,542 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,044 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,226 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,546 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,990 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 KAG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SG08 KAG, 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 KAG registered?

SG08 KAG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is SG08 KAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 KAG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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