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SO57 LCF

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

174,853 mi
Last recorded174,853 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 LCF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 174,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 170,151 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 163,070 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 150,076 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 141,032 miles

EPC fault indicated on dashboard (intermittently)

Handbrake fault illuminated (intermittently)

Offside Washer jet poorly adjusted

Rear Exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Some dampness present around PAS pump

Fail 29 Jul 2019 140,999 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EPC fault indicated on dashboard (intermittently)

Handbrake fault illuminated (intermittently)

Offside Washer jet poorly adjusted

Rear Exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Some dampness present around PAS pump

Pass 31 Jul 2018 124,812 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 108,550 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 81,427 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 60,690 miles

screen chipped front tyres low

Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,787 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,803 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 LCF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SO57 LCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO57 LCF registered?

SO57 LCF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is SO57 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO57 LCF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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