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CS05 LJS

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,759 mi
Last recorded153,759 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS05 LJS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 153,759 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 153,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 150,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 150,724 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 145,144 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 138,084 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 138,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 130,180 miles

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 5 Jan 2021 123,522 miles

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 10 Jan 2020 118,708 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 118,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 111,217 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 102,724 miles

rear brake pads are worn

Fail 19 Jan 2018 102,724 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 20 Oct 2016 96,263 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 79,263 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,370 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,370 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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CS05 LJS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CS05 LJS, 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 CS05 LJS registered?

CS05 LJS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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