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DE08 XKX

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,203 mi
Last recorded58,203 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XKX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 58,203 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,152 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jun 2019 56,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,733 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,560 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front tyre has worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 41,560 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front tyre has worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2016 35,774 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 27,135 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 25,891 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 225,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre outer edge perished

off side front tyre outer edge perished

Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,529 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge perished

off side front tyre outer edge perished

Pass 24 Apr 2012 17,898 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 17,870 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,519 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 12,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DE08 XKX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc 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 DE08 XKX, 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 DE08 XKX registered?

DE08 XKX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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