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SW57JZV
2008 AUDI A5
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2967cc
General Information
- Registration SW57JZV
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A5
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2967cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
20 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,416 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2026 12 Jun 202613 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 104,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,359 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 99,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Holds shock abosrber (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,254 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2024 12 Jun 20261 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,873 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
5 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,264 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2022 12 Jun 202617 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,181 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,253 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2020 12 Jun 20268 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,237 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2019 12 Jun 20268 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
17 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,673 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2018 12 Jun 202622 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,423 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2018 12 Jun 202622 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 63,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
21 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,567 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2017 12 Jun 202621 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,567 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
9 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,709 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2016 12 Jun 202630 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
9 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,655 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2015 12 Jun 20266 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 48,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
4 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,942 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,262 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2013 12 Jun 202617 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,082 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 24,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- nearside front tyre on 2mm plus peelin inner edge Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW57JZV was registered on 2008-01-01
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