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DG08 XTN

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,811 mi
Last recorded118,811 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XTN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 118,811 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 118,811 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 115,438 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 115,434 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 106,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where shock absorber bolts through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where shock absorber bolts through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 99,490 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 92,592 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 87,072 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 87,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,008 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 76,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,394 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,804 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,625 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,532 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,967 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,648 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,315 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,321 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 XTN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DG08 XTN, 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 DG08 XTN registered?

DG08 XTN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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