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RK08 XGX

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,476 mi
Last recorded108,476 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XGX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 108,476 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 102,564 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 102,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 102,103 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 102,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,890 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 85,154 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 84,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint in hub (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 77,314 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 62,743 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,992 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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RK08 XGX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK08 XGX, 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 RK08 XGX registered?

RK08 XGX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is RK08 XGX safe to buy?

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