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CU08 NAE

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,649 mi
Last recorded178,649 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 NAE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 178,649 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 178,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 162,164 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 162,164 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken this is a dangerous defect (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 146,631 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 135,230 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 135,228 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 124,917 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 106,532 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 106,531 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,396 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,497 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,627 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 51,627 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,627 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 NAE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CU08 NAE, 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 NAE registered?

CU08 NAE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is CU08 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 NAE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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