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CP08 EBA

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,528 mi
Last recorded173,528 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 EBA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 173,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 159,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to underside

Fail 8 Sep 2023 159,780 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Mar 2022 131,308 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 5 Mar 2022 131,306 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 5 Nov 2021 126,895 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear pads getting low

rear subframe very rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2020 116,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 109,157 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 99,147 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 88,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 4mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,316 miles

engine and under covers fitted

rear tyres have slight cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,965 miles

covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 64,007 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 53,093 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)

slight noise osf and nsf wheel bearings

Fail 28 May 2014 53,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight noise osf and nsf wheel bearings

Pass 29 May 2013 45,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 34,267 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 23,617 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 23,617 miles

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

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

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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CP08 EBA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CP08 EBA, 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 CP08 EBA registered?

CP08 EBA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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