MOT Status
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131,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
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)
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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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