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CA08 NCV

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,631 mi
Last recorded141,631 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 NCV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 141,631 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 134,756 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 134,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 131,190 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear) both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 131,190 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear) both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 124,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 113,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 113,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 105,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 100,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,163 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 82,353 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 74,000 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 64,690 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)

Pass 25 May 2012 57,601 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 42,636 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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CA08 NCV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CA08 NCV, 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 CA08 NCV registered?

CA08 NCV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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