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AY08 XPM

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,823 mi
Last recorded136,823 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XPM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 136,823 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2026 136,779 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 123,286 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 116,278 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2024 116,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 108,187 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 99,598 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 91,024 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 69,164 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 69,151 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 58,974 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 58,950 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 53,265 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 48,111 miles

emissions too low to register

Fail 27 May 2016 48,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions too low to register

Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,266 miles

All hub brake components appear to have liquid on them brake test all ok

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside damper has little damping effect

Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,113 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,281 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 25,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,538 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,341 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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AY08 XPM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPM, 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 XPM registered?

AY08 XPM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AY08 XPM safe to buy?

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