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DE08 XPN

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,827 mi
Last recorded166,827 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XPN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 166,827 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2021 166,827 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 97y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 159,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/zr18 97 y xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 156,821 miles

Exhaust - back box heat shield is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge/ age related cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge/ age related cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 150,917 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 150,838 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 139,177 miles

all brakes minor wear

Pass 11 Mar 2016 126,600 miles

left rear brake pads are getting low

right front brake pads are getting low

Pass 21 Feb 2015 113,213 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,246 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,594 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)

Pass 21 May 2012 47,486 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 24,986 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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DE08 XPN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPN, 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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DE08 XPN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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