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DE08 XPO

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,991 mi
Last recorded108,991 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XPO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 108,991 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,102 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,631 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 96,928 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 93,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 89,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,702 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 81,166 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 6 Feb 2012 75,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 XPO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XPO, 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 XPO registered?

DE08 XPO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DE08 XPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 XPO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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