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T163 SCE

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,065 mi
Last recorded103,065 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 SCE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 103,065 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + NSR + OSR worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 103,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF lower - front arm ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OSF lower - front arm ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + NSR + OSR worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 97,456 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 93,240 miles

Front Head lamp washing device inoperative

Fail 27 Sep 2023 93,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Separation on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Head lamp washing device inoperative

Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,361 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 79,613 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 79,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,458 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,257 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 73,214 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor insecure. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished, worn both edges & close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 67,528 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyre valves are slightly perished

rear suspension axle is slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,371 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,296 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 60,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,259 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,232 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,599 miles

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

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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T163 SCE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T163 SCE, 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 T163 SCE registered?

T163 SCE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is T163 SCE safe to buy?

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