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SW57 LXP

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,379 mi
Last recorded95,379 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 LXP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,379 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 95,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 93,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 90,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 87,232 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,315 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,711 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,613 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,536 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 12,122 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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SW57 LXP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SW57 LXP, 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 SW57 LXP registered?

SW57 LXP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is SW57 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW57 LXP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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