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SY08 XZJ

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,942 mi
Last recorded131,942 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 XZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 131,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 131,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 128,714 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Rear sidelight is 50 percent working

both front headlight have brackets broken but lights still secure

front suspension rubber bushs deteriorating

rear subframe showing slight signs of corrosion but not holed

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Jan 2025 128,676 miles

Front Position lamp not working sidelights out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Rear sidelight is 50 percent working

both front headlight have brackets broken but lights still secure

front suspension rubber bushs deteriorating

rear subframe showing slight signs of corrosion but not holed

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Feb 2024 125,769 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has very slight play

Nearside Front shock absorber is damp

Offside Rear tyre starting towear

front top supension rubber bushs starting to split slightly

front tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Feb 2023 122,559 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

front headlights permenantly on while engine running

front top suspension rubbers starting to split/perish slightly

front tyres starting to wear slightly

Fail 6 Feb 2023 122,559 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front headlights permenantly on while engine running

front top suspension rubbers starting to split/perish slightly

front tyres starting to wear slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2022 118,058 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 118,058 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 112,301 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 112,300 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,769 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

brake pad low warning lamp on but pads not worn down advise

Fail 12 Jun 2019 93,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

brake pad low warning lamp on but pads not worn down advise

Pass 4 Jun 2018 84,140 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 84,140 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,896 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,529 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,829 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,771 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 42,771 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 19 Sep 2012 35,920 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,922 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 XZJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

SY08 XZJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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