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SY08 EEV

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,337 mi
Last recorded89,337 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 EEV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 89,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 84,120 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,563 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,206 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 65,206 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,599 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 50,361 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 44,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,582 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center sleeve corroded

small cut on inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2013 42,580 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center sleeve corroded

small cut on inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,852 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 26,399 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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SY08 EEV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue 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 SY08 EEV, 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 SY08 EEV registered?

SY08 EEV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SY08 EEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 EEV 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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