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SP08 TYK

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

246,999 mi
Last recorded246,999 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 TYK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 246,999 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 246,992 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 21,765 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure monitor light flashing .

Fail 1 Feb 2019 21,762 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and sidewall damaged . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure monitor light flashing .

Pass 21 Feb 2018 200,515 miles

Both rear tyre close to wear indicators

Fail 7 Feb 2018 200,506 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint top link arm ,front one of two (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both rear leaking fluid (2.7.3)

Both rear tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 15 Feb 2017 187,303 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 187,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick warning light on (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick warning light on (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 165,850 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 152,205 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight wear on shoulder

Pass 5 Oct 2013 142,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 132,579 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 101,585 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 TYK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TYK, 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 TYK registered?

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

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