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SO08 RJJ

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,952 mi
Last recorded37,952 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 RJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 37,952 miles

Offside Front headlight wash jet adrift

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

n/s and o/s steering rack gaitors clips insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2021 37,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front headlight wash jet adrift

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

n/s and o/s steering rack gaitors clips insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2020 36,091 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2019 35,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

noise from column when turning steering

Pass 27 Jul 2018 34,422 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 33,393 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,888 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 30,133 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,614 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 28,614 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,294 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,274 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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SO08 RJJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SO08 RJJ, 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 SO08 RJJ registered?

SO08 RJJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is SO08 RJJ safe to buy?

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