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X1 SSG

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,654 mi
Last recorded173,654 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 SSG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 173,654 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 161,765 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 150,494 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 15 Nov 2021 150,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 Nov 2020 138,207 miles

Headlamp level sensor linkage starting to break on rear suspension.

Fail 9 Oct 2020 137,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower. X4 bushes total. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2019 127,743 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 116,455 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 104,052 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 89,935 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 79,161 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 67,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 54,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 37,518 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,212 miles

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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X1 SSG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black 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 X1 SSG, 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 X1 SSG registered?

X1 SSG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 September 2008.

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