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CK08 XLE

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,692 mi
Last recorded154,692 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 XLE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 154,692 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 145,527 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Apr 2017 131,295 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 127,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread area worn low. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance inner tail lamp dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front accident damage to corner, headlamp required major adjustment

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

directional type tyres on nearside front and offside rear, other tyres normal type

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 11 Nov 2014 101,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,106 miles

emissions too clean to register no printout

Fail 28 Sep 2013 73,968 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,565 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,350 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,350 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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CK08 XLE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CK08 XLE, 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 CK08 XLE registered?

CK08 XLE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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