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DA08 CLJ

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,219 mi
Last recorded122,219 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 CLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 122,219 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 122,213 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 122,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 120,048 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 111,813 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 111,763 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 105,514 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,265 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 97,441 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 82,523 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 81,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SIDE WALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,281 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,726 miles

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Jul 2015 55,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 55,053 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant level is below minimum mark

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F suspention level sensor has snapped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Middle exhaust pipe sleve has a broken bracket

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,101 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 42,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,773 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,093 miles

Both rear tyres inner treads worn, rest of tyre wearing low.

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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DA08 CLJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel 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 DA08 CLJ, 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 DA08 CLJ registered?

DA08 CLJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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