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SVS 238

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,721 mi
Last recorded131,721 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVS 238
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 131,721 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 130,667 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 129,338 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 128,406 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 124,711 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,145 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 116,916 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 116,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 108,026 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 93,209 miles

all brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,207 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,715 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,283 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,324 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 44,189 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 44,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,732 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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SVS 238 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SVS 238, 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 SVS 238 registered?

SVS 238 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is SVS 238 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVS 238 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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