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AU08 PXP

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,529 mi
Last recorded171,529 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 PXP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 171,529 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 171,465 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 155,362 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 147,401 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 128,296 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 127,673 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 116,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 110,421 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,513 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,796 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,644 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,362 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 70,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,949 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 49,949 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,388 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 27,385 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AU08 PXP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU08 PXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 PXP registered?

AU08 PXP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 PXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 PXP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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