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SW08MVM
2008 AUDI A5
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1798cc
General Information
- Registration SW08MVM
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A5
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 160,009 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front small chip on windscreen
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively b/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 160,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively b/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front small chip on windscreen
14 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,558 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 158,558 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 149,968 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 149,968 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,054 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Cross member slight corrosion.
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,395 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
8 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,214 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2021 12 Jun 202615 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,279 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020 12 Jun 202613 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 110,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
14 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,521 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,783 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,062 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- all four top arm bushes worn
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
13 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- all four top arm bushes worn
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
8 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,573 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016 12 Jun 20268 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,902 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,182 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2014 12 Jun 202631 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,503 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,489 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2012 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW08MVM was registered on 2008-06-25
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