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EK08 XYY

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,291 mi
Last recorded132,291 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 XYY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 132,291 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 121,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (front) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (front) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear) (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertray fitted

near/side/rear outer sill has body damage

Pass 29 Sep 2016 117,884 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 117,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 108,426 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,167 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 89,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 73,510 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,728 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and tread distorted on inner edge. I would strongly recommend a new tyre be fitted.

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

Offside rear tyre deteriroated and tread distoreted on inner edge. i would strongly recommend a new tyre be fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades fouling each other causing offside blade to jump off screen, but still clears drivers view of the road adequately.

Pass 31 May 2011 43,540 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EK08 XYY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK08 XYY, 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 EK08 XYY registered?

EK08 XYY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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