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SO57 EHK

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,694 mi
Last recorded69,694 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 EHK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 69,694 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have surface corrossion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve clamps corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 68,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 68,029 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 65,054 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 62,083 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,014 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 54,411 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 51,688 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 50,722 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,622 miles

engine and under tray covers preventing visual inspection of vehicle components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,961 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,481 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread round the entire circumference

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,162 miles

advise rear seats folded down boot full, cant test rear seat belt or seat backs security.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,470 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 27,773 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,425 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 27,425 miles

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

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

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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SO57 EHK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SO57 EHK, 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 SO57 EHK registered?

SO57 EHK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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