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SV08 KMK

2008 Audi A5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,316 mi
Last recorded105,316 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 KMK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 105,316 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under shields fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2025 105,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under shields fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2024 101,331 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 96,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 94,151 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 88,109 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,017 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 86,017 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,494 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,149 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,326 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 76,326 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 73,343 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 73,327 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 68,403 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 61,352 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,800 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,179 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 52,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres showing signs of perishing between the tread

Pass 21 May 2011 48,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SV08 KMK is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV08 KMK, 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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SV08 KMK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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