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CM55 AUD

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,988 mi
Last recorded86,988 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM55 AUD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 86,988 miles

under trays/covers fitted not all testable items visible

Pass 28 Jul 2025 83,547 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

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 1 Aug 2024 80,472 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 77,554 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 77,547 miles

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

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 74,466 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION SHAFT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,337 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 70,257 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 70,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,325 miles

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 6 Aug 2018 62,722 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 57,066 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,427 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 48,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing wear-bars 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 35,476 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside wiper mechanism has play

Fail 21 Dec 2015 35,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside wiper mechanism has play

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,444 miles

slight bulge n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 22 Jan 2014 28,383 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,509 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 25,785 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 24,046 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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CM55 AUD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CM55 AUD, 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 CM55 AUD registered?

CM55 AUD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CM55 AUD safe to buy?

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