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SU51 SAB

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,785 mi
Last recorded100,785 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 SAB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,785 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 99,905 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 99,902 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 97,070 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 95,546 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Jun 2015 81,052 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 81,042 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,696 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,577 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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SU51 SAB is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SU51 SAB, 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 SU51 SAB registered?

SU51 SAB is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is SU51 SAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 SAB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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