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CP08 KXS

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,317 mi
Last recorded159,317 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 159,317 miles

Offside Rear Rear Heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2023 159,317 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2022 152,044 miles

Condensation inside nearside rear light unit

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 144,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 138,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Small deep cut on edge of tread (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 131,528 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 131,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 125,084 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 118,514 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 118,213 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 112,355 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 106,100 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 99,431 miles

front pads low

o/s/f tyre has deep cuts but not to cords

Pass 20 May 2013 88,056 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 73,323 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 58,571 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 KXS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KXS, 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 KXS registered?

CP08 KXS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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