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AV08 XKM

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,643 mi
Last recorded138,643 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XKM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 138,643 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 138,643 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 131,973 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 123,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted not in clip (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted not in clip (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 123,218 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted not in clip (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted not in clip (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 115,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 115,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 106,977 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 102,305 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 93,024 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 92,658 miles

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

Outer c/v boot at o/s leaking grease

Pass 21 Jul 2019 82,771 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,117 miles

Front tyre at o/s wearing uneven on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,648 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,772 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 53,098 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,849 miles

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

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

damage o/s rear quater

Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,009 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 42,043 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,094 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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AV08 XKM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel 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 AV08 XKM, 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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AV08 XKM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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