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SP08 UWS

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,583 mi
Last recorded91,583 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 UWS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 91,583 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 91,583 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 89,302 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,452 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,290 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 80,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,271 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,824 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2013 64,822 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on inside edges slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,827 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,463 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,522 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 48,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 UWS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red 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 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

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

Is SP08 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 UWS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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