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AP57 XPZ

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,810 mi
Last recorded142,810 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 142,810 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 140,080 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 137,702 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 133,046 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 105,824 miles

covers & shields fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge heavily 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 97,279 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 83,421 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,109 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,873 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly deformed

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly deformed

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,725 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,244 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,244 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,842 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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AP57 XPZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP57 XPZ, 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 AP57 XPZ registered?

AP57 XPZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is AP57 XPZ safe to buy?

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