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B9 CEK

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,235 mi
Last recorded80,235 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 CEK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 80,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 75,103 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 70,793 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin *REPLACE ASAP* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2023 60,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2022 50,720 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 45,970 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 44,151 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,589 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 38,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play in inner track rod ball joint

Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,551 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 30,298 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 30,298 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 27,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,487 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,456 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,795 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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B9 CEK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B9 CEK, 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 B9 CEK registered?

B9 CEK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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