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SW08 EFL

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,816 mi
Last recorded119,816 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 EFL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 119,816 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 119,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 118,218 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 115,346 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers worn

Pass 28 Mar 2018 112,036 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 111,956 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 110,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 110,132 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt left (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt right (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 108,195 miles

both front brake discs lipped

Fail 4 Apr 2016 108,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,817 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,098 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,082 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 66,082 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,742 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 61,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,627 miles

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

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 EFL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EFL, 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 SW08 EFL registered?

SW08 EFL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is SW08 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 EFL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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