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SX57 BXM

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,018 mi
Last recorded95,018 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX57 BXM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,018 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 94,889 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 94,884 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 87,100 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,237 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 67,434 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,220 miles

rear brake discs getting corroded

rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,707 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 49,707 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,188 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 33,179 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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SX57 BXM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SX57 BXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SX57 BXM registered?

SX57 BXM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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The MOT history for SX57 BXM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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