MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front foglamp not working
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front foglamp not working
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to both sills
corrosion to brake backing plates
nsf fog light not working
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - Both inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inside edges and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
All brake discs worn.
Nearside Front Drag link end has slight play.
Zero emissions.
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
All brake discs worn.
Nearside Front Drag link end has slight play.
Zero emissions.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays and engine covers obscuring some testable components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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X23 BRM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 X23 BRM, 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 X23 BRM registered?
X23 BRM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 18 July 2008.
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