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SP08 OKD

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,221 mi
Last recorded177,221 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 OKD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 177,221 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the side wall

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

Offside Rear tyre has damage to the side wall

engine mountings soft , lots of movement

Fail 15 Aug 2018 177,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the side wall

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

Offside Rear tyre has damage to the side wall

engine mountings soft , lots of movement

Pass 15 Aug 2017 165,141 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 148,342 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 148,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 126,531 miles

Oil leak

eml ligth on

Fail 12 Mar 2015 126,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

eml ligth on

wear on rear discs

Pass 24 Dec 2013 85,769 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,277 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 61,277 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,969 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,467 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 OKD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKD, 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 SP08 OKD registered?

SP08 OKD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SP08 OKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 OKD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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