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SR54 LAN

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,972 mi
Last recorded144,972 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR54 LAN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 144,972 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 128,737 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 112,257 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 99,197 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side arm bush connect to shock absorber lower bracket deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 99,166 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative device linkage insecure. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side arm bush connect to shock absorber lower bracket deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 90,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 87,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 87,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 80,709 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,687 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 70,566 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 65,394 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 51,896 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,609 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,069 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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SR54 LAN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SR54 LAN, 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 SR54 LAN registered?

SR54 LAN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SR54 LAN safe to buy?

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