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SX08 DLF

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

230,972 mi
Last recorded230,972 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 DLF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 230,972 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear around subframe mounts and spring platforms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 230,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear around subframe mounts and spring platforms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 210,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 122,743 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 120,876 miles

Both Rear Shocker weak

Both front shocker weak

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 120,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both Rear Shocker weak

Both front shocker weak

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 112,746 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Feb 2018 110,628 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,817 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,072 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 82,437 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2014 71,582 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low

nearside rear tyre cut

suspect both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,999 miles

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

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

slight play n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 25 May 2012 53,719 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,495 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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SX08 DLF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SX08 DLF, 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 SX08 DLF registered?

SX08 DLF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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