MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre wearing low
Offside Front tyre wearing low
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing low
Offside Front tyre wearing low
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm depth
How Reliable is the Audi A5?
Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW08 NWL is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 2,698cc 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 NWL, 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 NWL registered?
SW08 NWL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 July 2008.
Is SW08 NWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW08 NWL 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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