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CX08 VUU

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,872 mi
Last recorded180,872 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 VUU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 180,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 161,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 153,506 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Fail 28 Jun 2022 153,506 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 1 Apr 2021 141,913 miles

Could not fully check wheel berings due to drive train type.

Diesel spill pipe blocked.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Water ingress to spare wheel well.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Worn brake pad message on dash.

Fail 31 Mar 2021 141,910 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Of boot lid. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Could not fully check wheel berings due to drive train type.

Diesel spill pipe blocked.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror. ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Water ingress to spare wheel well.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Worn brake pad message on dash.

Pass 13 Mar 2020 134,334 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 134,334 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 134,028 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt left arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt right arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 113,619 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 113,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,146 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 109,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearwardfacing bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearward facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,930 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,129 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,536 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,450 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)

front tyres require monitoring

Fail 12 Mar 2013 62,437 miles

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

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

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)

front tyres require monitoring

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,220 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,508 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 VUU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VUU, 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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CX08 VUU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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