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AA55 GAL

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,714 mi
Last recorded204,714 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 204,714 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 169,398 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 157,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 155,485 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 139,793 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 139,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 127,329 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 120,273 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 106,754 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,509 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,796 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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AA55 GAL 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 81.8%.

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 AA55 GAL, 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 GAL registered?

AA55 GAL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is AA55 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA55 GAL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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