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CV08 SXF

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

384,813 mi
Last recorded384,813 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 SXF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 384,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 341,018 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 289,704 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 232,431 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 177,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 132,254 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 113,337 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 95,897 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 95,897 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,515 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,396 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 89,395 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 83,126 miles

front n/plate cracked and top arm bushes perished

Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,672 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,261 miles

nsr tyre perished in treads

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,366 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,437 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 51,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,951 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 SXF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CV08 SXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV08 SXF registered?

CV08 SXF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is CV08 SXF safe to buy?

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