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A6 HXN

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,204 mi
Last recorded160,204 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 HXN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 160,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 147,534 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 147,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt On straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 138,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both rear (4.2.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2024 138,876 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both rear (4.2.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2023 132,306 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 132,306 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 124,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 109,820 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 109,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in front hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 105,167 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 101,385 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,242 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 90,984 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,169 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,023 miles

front brake pads advance wear

Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,993 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,916 miles

vehicle undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,157 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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A6 HXN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 A6 HXN, 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 A6 HXN registered?

A6 HXN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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