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SX08 LHU

2008 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,116 mi
Last recorded170,116 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 LHU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 170,116 miles

bonnet strut defective

radiator pack support broken/damaged but not inadequately supported

Fail 6 Feb 2024 170,115 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet strut defective

radiator pack support broken/damaged but not inadequately supported

Pass 10 Feb 2023 162,586 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 162,571 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [straight arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 158,245 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 154,748 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 150,480 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 145,757 miles

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

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

all bushes on front and rear axles perished/worn

Fail 9 Apr 2019 145,757 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all bushes on front and rear axles perished/worn

Pass 4 Apr 2018 136,436 miles

Nail in tyre offside front and offside rear , close to sidewall

Fail 4 Apr 2018 136,436 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in tyre offside front and offside rear , close to sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2017 124,775 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 124,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 111,498 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 LHU is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LHU, 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 LHU registered?

SX08 LHU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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