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CF08 FGA

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,351 mi
Last recorded182,351 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 FGA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2023 182,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm boot has small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2022 175,074 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 175,074 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

mil light on

Pass 19 Nov 2021 168,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes starting to perish/split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 163,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes starting to perish/split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 163,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect weld cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes starting to perish/split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 157,006 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 157,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 144,889 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

nearside front bumper loose at fixings

offside rear wheel has hairline crack in previous repair

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 24 Nov 2017 135,906 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 135,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 118,775 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 118,773 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,064 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)

exhaust clamp broken

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 91,954 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 87,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

very slight buckle to n/s/r alloy

Pass 7 Jan 2013 83,447 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,384 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,918 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)

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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CF08 FGA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CF08 FGA, 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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CF08 FGA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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