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185,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Nearside DRL inoperative
Offside Inner Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
park-brake lever has little reserve travel
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside DRL inoperative
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
park-brake lever has little reserve travel
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pads ok but light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both rear tyres low
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VN12 SXS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 VN12 SXS, 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 VN12 SXS registered?
VN12 SXS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2008.
Is VN12 SXS safe to buy?
The MOT history for VN12 SXS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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