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CX08 FGK

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,798 mi
Last recorded137,798 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 FGK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 137,798 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 137,798 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 116,037 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2024 116,034 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 112,069 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 112,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 104,345 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2022 104,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,065 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 90,154 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,518 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 85,658 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,351 miles

all rear brake pads starting to wear thin

both front tyre edges worn close to legal tread depth of 1.6 mm

nearside rear tyre valve slightly cracked

plastic undertray loose

slight deterioration all front top suspension arm bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,039 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded not yet broken

Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,426 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,834 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight cracking all front top suspension arm bushes

Pass 25 Jan 2013 49,187 miles

slight deterioration all front top suspension arm bushes

Fail 24 Jan 2013 49,179 miles

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

slight deterioration all front top suspension arm bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,706 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,941 miles

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

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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CX08 FGK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX08 FGK, 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 CX08 FGK registered?

CX08 FGK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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