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AY08 XPA

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,972 mi
Last recorded178,972 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XPA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 178,972 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 167,343 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 167,339 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on welded joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected lower bolt missing and upper bolt loose. (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 161,831 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 161,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 157,226 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 157,226 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 146,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 131,868 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 128,097 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 117,210 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 116,054 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 114,168 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 114,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 101,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 89,962 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,604 miles

both front brake pads appear to be getting low.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 79,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front brake pads appear to be getting low.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,957 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 67,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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AY08 XPA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY08 XPA, 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 AY08 XPA registered?

AY08 XPA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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