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AK54 RBY

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,403 mi
Last recorded119,403 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 RBY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 119,403 miles

rear exhaust boxes missing but not effecting emmisions

Pass 5 May 2021 114,895 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 111,542 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort little low

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside suspension arms mounting brackets to sub frame corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside shocks corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2021 111,451 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort little low

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside suspension arms mounting brackets to sub frame corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside shocks corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 104,313 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 101,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 97,348 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 94,367 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 87,911 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 81,587 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 81,587 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 8 May 2013 66,465 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,038 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,306 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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AK54 RBY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AK54 RBY, 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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AK54 RBY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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