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SJ08 VAP

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,648 mi
Last recorded70,648 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 VAP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 70,648 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 69,489 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 69,489 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 68,938 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 68,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 65,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front ball joint in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 61,516 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 61,290 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 56,823 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2019 56,823 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 52,661 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 50,692 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge advise replacement

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

advise front brakes worn

engine covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,568 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,942 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 41,330 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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SJ08 VAP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJ08 VAP, 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 SJ08 VAP registered?

SJ08 VAP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ08 VAP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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