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CP08 EBF

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,760 mi
Last recorded132,760 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 EBF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 132,760 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 127,629 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front tyres scrubbed out on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Fail 12 Jul 2021 127,627 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front tyres scrubbed out on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

headlight washers not working

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 8 Jul 2020 120,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 120,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 113,567 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 105,792 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 96,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 May 2016 83,131 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 72,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

over sills fitted

Pass 19 May 2014 63,800 miles

n/s/f suspension creaking

Pass 23 May 2013 55,555 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 49,239 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,704 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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CP08 EBF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CP08 EBF, 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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CP08 EBF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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