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SW08 UAN

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,409 mi
Last recorded107,409 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 UAN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 107,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 98,244 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 88,138 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 82,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 70,170 miles

Engine covers and under body panels fitted obscuring view of some components

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to mid section sleeve (7.1.2)

Front windscreen washers poorly aimed only two hit the windscreen. One jet not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre heavily stepped on inner shoulder

Fail 19 May 2018 70,148 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers and under body panels fitted obscuring view of some components

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to mid section sleeve (7.1.2)

Front windscreen washers poorly aimed only two hit the windscreen. One jet not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre heavily stepped on inner shoulder

Pass 27 May 2017 60,830 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,182 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyre wearing innner edge

center exhuast sleve corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 48,968 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 48,968 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2014 42,723 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 42,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished between the tread

Pass 7 May 2013 59,162 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,557 miles

nearside steering system has slight play

Fail 25 Apr 2012 30,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside steering system has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,455 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 UAN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAN, 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 UAN registered?

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

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