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SW08NXE
2008 AUDI A5
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1798cc
General Information
- Registration SW08NXE
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A5
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,602 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all around (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Under tary fited all over
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Jacking point corroded badly
- Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate insecure.
- Nearside Rear Body panel lower part corroded
- General corrosion under the body
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,475 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate insecure.
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play right (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play left (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
31 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,957 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Coolant leak ()
2 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 152,382 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 152,382 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 150,198 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
3 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 150,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
8 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,162 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,162 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,302 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 136,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside 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)
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,586 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017 11 Jun 20263 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 121,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
3 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,296 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2016 11 Jun 20262 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 104,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,003 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2015 11 Jun 202631 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,159 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,828 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2013 11 Jun 20261 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,642 MI
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SW08NXE was registered on 2008-07-31
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