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CSZ 5785

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,285 mi
Last recorded153,285 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSZ 5785
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2025 153,285 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2025 153,214 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 144,195 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 144,086 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 137,004 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 136,882 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2022 130,202 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 130,133 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 121,056 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 121,056 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 112,026 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 104,059 miles

245/40/18 coopers

Nearside Rear perished and cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished and nail in tread

service due light on dash

Fail 30 Apr 2018 104,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower front balljoint in hub (2.4.G.2)

245/40/18 coopers

Nearside Rear perished and cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished and nail in tread

service due light on dash

Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,554 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre on tread area ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 95,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from joining sleeve (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective lever broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre on tread area ()

front discs lipped

Pass 6 Feb 2016 81,556 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)

front pads worn low

nsf lower front arm squeaking

osr disc corroded

rear pads worn low

Fail 5 Feb 2016 81,556 miles

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

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

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)

front pads worn low

nsf lower front arm squeaking

osr disc corroded

rear pads worn low

Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,290 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 66,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,682 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,208 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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CSZ 5785 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CSZ 5785, 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 CSZ 5785 registered?

CSZ 5785 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 December 2008.

Is CSZ 5785 safe to buy?

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