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AC08 DAO

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,793 mi
Last recorded154,793 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DAO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 154,793 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 154,721 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 150,230 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2017 143,021 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 138,358 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 119,197 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 109,040 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,505 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 88,039 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,926 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 63,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AC08 DAO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 AC08 DAO, 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 AC08 DAO registered?

AC08 DAO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is AC08 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 DAO 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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