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DG08 DXE

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,161 mi
Last recorded65,161 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 DXE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 65,161 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 63,032 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 60,740 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 60,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 57,187 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 54,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 51,585 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 50,476 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 47,927 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 46,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,779 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 43,779 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 41,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,061 miles

All four tyres cracked between tread

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,368 miles

slight cut in front nearside tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,356 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,546 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 15,696 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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DG08 DXE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DG08 DXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 DXE registered?

DG08 DXE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is DG08 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 DXE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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