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SG08 LRZ

2008 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,207 mi
Last recorded87,207 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 LRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2025 87,207 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 86,418 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 86,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 83,569 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 80,423 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 80,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,750 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 67,780 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,027 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 49,900 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,849 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 42,845 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,846 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,746 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 4 Mar 2013 31,643 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 31,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,439 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,196 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 LRZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LRZ, 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 LRZ registered?

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

Is SG08 LRZ safe to buy?

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