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CV08 XFA

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,538 mi
Last recorded99,538 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XFA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 99,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 94,394 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 88,985 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 87,207 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,472 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,680 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 82,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,956 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,281 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,740 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,505 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 73,505 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,667 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,697 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 61,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,575 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,128 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 XFA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

CV08 XFA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is CV08 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 XFA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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