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X16 SCR

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,282 mi
Last recorded123,282 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 SCR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 123,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 113,671 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 112,997 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 108,966 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 106,861 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 95,874 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 84,242 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,976 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,800 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 58,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 50,959 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,313 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 45,189 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner tread area

Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,496 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Badly And Cuts To Inner Edge But No Cordes Showing

Pass 9 Dec 2011 29,391 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 29,391 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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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X16 SCR is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X16 SCR, 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 X16 SCR registered?

X16 SCR is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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