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SH08 RVY

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,409 mi
Last recorded134,409 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 RVY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 134,409 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2023 131,271 miles

oil leak

slight exhaust leaks around rear box repairs

Pass 4 Apr 2022 124,978 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 124,965 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 119,116 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 119,102 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 109,683 miles

Offside Front tyre low 3mm

Pass 12 Oct 2018 100,598 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 99,546 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 99,546 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 95,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 95,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 89,716 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,365 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 73,182 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 73,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 62,427 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,720 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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SH08 RVY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol 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 SH08 RVY, 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 SH08 RVY registered?

SH08 RVY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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