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SW08 XAF

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,430 mi
Last recorded95,430 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 XAF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 95,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 91,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 85,692 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 85,692 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,357 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,219 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 71,219 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 66,533 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 57,986 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 49,247 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,885 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,951 miles

slight play at nearside front steering system

Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,762 miles

Nearside Rear 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 XAF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XAF, 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 XAF registered?

SW08 XAF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is SW08 XAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 XAF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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