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A5 JVU

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,376 mi
Last recorded177,376 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 JVU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 177,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2023 177,376 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 160,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 145,244 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 108,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jun 2019 108,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2018 58,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 2 May 2018 85,778 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,059 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 66,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,634 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 64,634 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,634 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,774 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wear on inside edge

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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A5 JVU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A5 JVU, 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 A5 JVU registered?

A5 JVU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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