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SG08 OHJ

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,350 mi
Last recorded135,350 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 OHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 135,350 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 135,350 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 121,538 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lip edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner both side, along outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 109,349 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 99,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 81,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 81,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 71,950 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 65,845 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 63,181 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 59,833 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,089 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 8 Mar 2016 53,002 miles

Nearside Front cuts on tyre sidewall

Nearside slight play in track rod inner joint

Offside Front cuts on tyre sidewall

Fail 13 Mar 2015 50,037 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,037 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,484 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,435 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 40,506 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,506 miles

front discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,760 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 OHJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OHJ, 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 OHJ registered?

SG08 OHJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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