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CX08 VTM

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,678 mi
Last recorded148,678 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 VTM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 148,678 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 148,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 139,330 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 139,330 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 128,808 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 128,803 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower front mounted (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower front mounted (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 125,511 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 125,511 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 122,971 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 122,970 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Apr 2015 116,492 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 107,127 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 101,910 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 83,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,947 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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CX08 VTM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

CX08 VTM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for CX08 VTM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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