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V6 LGT

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,183 mi
Last recorded162,183 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 LGT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 162,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output both sides. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

o/s headlight dim.

Fail 4 Dec 2021 162,160 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output both sides. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

o/s headlight dim.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 158,596 miles

film covering all lamps slightly cutting down light output

Fail 1 Dec 2020 158,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

film covering all lamps slightly cutting down light output

Pass 8 Jul 2019 147,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coating on all lamps causing slight loss in light output

Pass 9 Jul 2018 137,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jul 2017 131,343 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 124,791 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 116,679 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 107,128 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 98,322 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise nearside front wheel damage

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 85,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

damage to near side front alloy wheel

Fail 30 Jun 2012 85,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

damage to near side front alloy wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,419 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 68,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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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V6 LGT is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V6 LGT, 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 V6 LGT registered?

V6 LGT is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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