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AA55 FOX

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,017 mi
Last recorded159,017 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA55 FOX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 159,017 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 142,463 miles

EML light on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

service warning on

Pass 17 Aug 2016 123,573 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 106,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Fail 26 Aug 2015 106,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Fail 27 Aug 2014 91,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,985 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape.

Off side front shock has a misting of oil.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 83,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres out of shape.

Off side front shock has a misting of oil.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,467 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,442 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AA55 FOX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AA55 FOX, 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 AA55 FOX registered?

AA55 FOX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is AA55 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA55 FOX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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