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CV08 CFE

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

209,869 mi
Last recorded209,869 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 CFE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2022 209,869 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central mirror missing

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp condition

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 198,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 188,841 miles

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

Offside Rear brake condition

Pass 18 Sep 2019 178,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 165,328 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 152,739 miles

all brake pads and discs

Pass 20 Aug 2016 138,147 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 138,147 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 123,643 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,258 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

Fail 22 Aug 2014 103,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front number plate starting to discolour

offside rear tyre very near wear limit

Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,191 miles

emissions too low to register

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,837 miles

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,416 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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CV08 CFE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CV08 CFE, 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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CV08 CFE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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