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TJZ 2960

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,628 mi
Last recorded115,628 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 2960
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 115,628 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 115,627 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 112,149 miles

Coolant leak ()

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2021 112,149 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 May 2020 100,507 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 100,507 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1l oil added befor test

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 70,007 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 61,203 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 51,537 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 45,838 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 42,368 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 38,944 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,689 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 28,513 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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TJZ 2960 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TJZ 2960, 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 TJZ 2960 registered?

TJZ 2960 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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