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CB03 ALB

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,288 mi
Last recorded110,288 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB03 ALB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 110,288 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 110,287 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 102,735 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 102,735 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 88,422 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play forward outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 66,954 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 66,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,677 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,863 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,265 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,228 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 28 Apr 2014 48,278 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,852 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,783 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CB03 ALB is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CB03 ALB, 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 CB03 ALB registered?

CB03 ALB is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is CB03 ALB safe to buy?

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