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SW08 SZW

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,966 mi
Last recorded120,966 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 120,966 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 112,677 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 107,592 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 105,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 102,305 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 95,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 91,222 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 86,221 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,838 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 69,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,202 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,876 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,523 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,608 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 26,701 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,913 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 SZW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SW08 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

SW08 SZW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is SW08 SZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 SZW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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