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AJ08 EYX

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

175,201 mi
Last recorded175,201 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 EYX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 175,201 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 159,271 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 159,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 152,635 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 142,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 134,337 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 125,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 125,329 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 116,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 106,485 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 104,493 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 91,798 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,153 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Nearside Front Tyre starting to split around bead mounting/seat - 255/35/19

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to split around bead mounting/seat - 255/35/19

Offside Rear Tyre starting to split around bead mounting/seat - 255/35/19

Pass 10 Apr 2015 82,085 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 79,748 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 64,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,597 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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AJ08 EYX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AJ08 EYX, 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 AJ08 EYX registered?

AJ08 EYX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AJ08 EYX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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