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SJ03 HAY

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,394 mi
Last recorded131,394 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 HAY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 131,394 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 130,665 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 130,665 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 124,447 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 116,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 108,713 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 103,701 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 98,064 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 90,617 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 83,240 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 83,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 76,809 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 70,160 miles

full undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,703 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,455 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 56,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 53,651 miles

both front tyres worn on edges not long before cord will be exposed

Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,387 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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SJ03 HAY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ03 HAY, 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 SJ03 HAY registered?

SJ03 HAY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SJ03 HAY safe to buy?

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