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V26 SAW

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,061 mi
Last recorded107,061 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV26 SAW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,061 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 102,897 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 102,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 91,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2014 91,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 80,254 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake pads gettin low

oil leak from engine area

vehicle fitted with engine/undercovers

Fail 30 Jan 2013 80,240 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine area

vehicle fitted with engine/undercovers

Pass 10 Nov 2011 62,927 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 62,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V26 SAW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V26 SAW, 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 V26 SAW registered?

V26 SAW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 December 2008.

Is V26 SAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V26 SAW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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