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SO57 JZV

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,857 mi
Last recorded55,857 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 JZV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 55,857 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,512 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,274 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,690 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 37,690 miles

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,970 miles

slight cracking on rear tyres

Pass 29 Mar 2013 27,940 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 22,915 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 18,177 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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SO57 JZV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JZV, 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 JZV registered?

SO57 JZV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is SO57 JZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO57 JZV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO57 JZV have outstanding finance?

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