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SP08 KGV

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,676 mi
Last recorded119,676 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 KGV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 119,676 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 113,668 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 105,901 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 105,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 98,612 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 98,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 92,214 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 87,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear subframe corroded

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2020 87,731 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear brake discs slightly under cut and liped

Rear heat sheld loose

Rear subframe corroded

all tyres out of shape

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 83,820 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe is corroded

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 77,931 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2018 77,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,884 miles

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Rear anti roll bar is corroded

Rear subframe is corroded

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2017 67,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Rear anti roll bar is corroded

Rear subframe is corroded

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 56,963 miles

Rear subframe corroded

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 47,498 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 47,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 42,213 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 42,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register

front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 10 Dec 2012 30,208 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,711 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 22,962 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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SP08 KGV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SP08 KGV, 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 SP08 KGV registered?

SP08 KGV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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