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SW08 CJE

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,849 mi
Last recorded156,849 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 CJE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 156,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 156,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 145,070 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 138,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 128,329 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 128,087 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 112,632 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 107,449 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 97,606 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 87,883 miles

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

underside partially obscured due to under body guards

Fail 26 Jan 2016 87,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

underside partially obscured due to under body guards

Pass 28 Jul 2015 80,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,277 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall split

upper suspension arms bushes splitting

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,273 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,598 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2011 25,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,344 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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SW08 CJE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SW08 CJE, 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 SW08 CJE registered?

SW08 CJE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is SW08 CJE safe to buy?

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