MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,297 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Outer C.V. gaiter deteriorated
Rear tyres have uneven wear
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear and offside rear tyres perishing
2 nails in o.s.f
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear tyres slightly perished on outer edges and loseing shape on edges
2 nails in o.s.f
both rear tyres slightly perished on outer edges and loseing shape on edges
How Reliable is the Audi A5?
Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE08 SWY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Purple with a 2,698cc diesel 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 VE08 SWY, 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 VE08 SWY registered?
VE08 SWY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 June 2008.
Is VE08 SWY safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE08 SWY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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