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CU08 LVG

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

181,070 mi
Last recorded181,070 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LVG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 181,070 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2023 163,281 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2023 163,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 132,419 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 116,101 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 103,063 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 102,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracks (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,416 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 97,017 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,226 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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CU08 LVG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CU08 LVG, 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 CU08 LVG registered?

CU08 LVG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is CU08 LVG safe to buy?

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