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AO08 STX

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,063 mi
Last recorded147,063 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 STX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 147,063 miles

Engine light on

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 147,063 miles

Engine light on

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 133,211 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 133,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 119,400 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 105,101 miles

nearside rear tyre is uneven on its inner edge

offside rear tyre is uneven on its inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2014 90,775 miles

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,853 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,068 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,654 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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AO08 STX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO08 STX, 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 AO08 STX registered?

AO08 STX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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