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AC08 DLZ

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,254 mi
Last recorded140,254 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 140,254 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 137,227 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 137,227 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 132,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 132,569 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 125,380 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 130,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,392 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 81,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front pads 90% worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 59,488 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DLZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AC08 DLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC08 DLZ registered?

AC08 DLZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AC08 DLZ safe to buy?

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