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C20 HGD

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,169 mi
Last recorded103,169 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 HGD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 103,169 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 101,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 92,830 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,311 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 66,581 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 66,559 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 62,709 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 62,709 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,700 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 50,815 miles

both front tyres worn low

Fail 17 Jan 2017 50,815 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

both front tyres worn low

Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,804 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear warning message/light on

Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,396 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 25,845 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,787 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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C20 HGD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey 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 C20 HGD, 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 C20 HGD registered?

C20 HGD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is C20 HGD safe to buy?

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