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SW08 NWL

2008 Audi A5

White Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,928 mi
Last recorded173,928 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 NWL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 173,928 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 173,924 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 169,362 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 161,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 161,431 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 148,304 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Fail 26 Jul 2018 148,304 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2017 136,840 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 136,839 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 123,734 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 109,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 98,213 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 98,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,727 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,264 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 81,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,796 miles

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.

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 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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SW08 NWL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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