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CV08 PDX

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

291,954 mi
Last recorded291,954 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 PDX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 291,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 279,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 267,011 miles

Offside front upper rear suspension arm ball joint slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2022 254,367 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 243,149 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 232,513 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 219,021 miles

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

Fail 8 May 2019 218,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

Pass 16 May 2018 203,776 miles

Nearside Front lower shockabsorber bush

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

Offside Front shockabsorber lower bush

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

Pass 15 May 2017 181,704 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 181,024 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 May 2016 160,961 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 137,540 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 119,169 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,318 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,918 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,047 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 PDX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PDX, 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 PDX registered?

CV08 PDX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is CV08 PDX safe to buy?

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