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RK08 XHP

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,564 mi
Last recorded171,564 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XHP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 171,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 158,824 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 158,808 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 front top wishbones have bushes worn

both front shockers getting weak

Pass 19 Oct 2021 156,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 154,631 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage pipe leading from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 151,546 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 146,414 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 146,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 139,674 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH DISPLAY

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 125,219 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning

Fail 29 Sep 2016 125,219 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pad warning

Pass 18 Sep 2015 112,898 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 97,813 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,033 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,559 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 46,507 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,762 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 XHP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RK08 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

RK08 XHP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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