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CV08 CHN

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,651 mi
Last recorded90,651 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 CHN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 90,651 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 88,596 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 86,840 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 84,135 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 80,030 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 66,408 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))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 66,406 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 13 Mar 2018 55,084 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 45,858 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

center exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 45,858 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

center exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,227 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,161 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 10,729 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 2,871 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 CHN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CV08 CHN, 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 CV08 CHN registered?

CV08 CHN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is CV08 CHN safe to buy?

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