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SIG 1834

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,201 mi
Last recorded136,201 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 1834
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 136,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2025 136,201 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 131,287 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 128,039 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 128,036 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 115,979 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 113,381 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 113,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 106,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2020 106,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2019 101,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit , just legal (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2018 93,086 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 84,851 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 19 Feb 2014 60,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre splitting on inner wall

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,815 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2012 38,920 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,127 miles

unable to see some testable items due to plastic covers

Fail 16 Feb 2011 29,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre low on edges

Offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

unable to see some testable items due to plastic covers

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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SIG 1834 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SIG 1834, 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 SIG 1834 registered?

SIG 1834 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SIG 1834 shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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