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S648 CJW

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,023 mi
Last recorded64,023 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS648 CJW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 64,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 61,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 59,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 56,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 52,593 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 48,167 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 45,849 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 67,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut on outer wall. No cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate cracked but still readable. (0.1 (b))

Under covers fitted.

Fail 17 Jan 2019 67,482 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working outer lamp inoperative. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f coil spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut on outer wall. No cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate cracked but still readable. (0.1 (b))

Under covers fitted.

Pass 12 Dec 2017 40,407 miles

Fuel filler flap external cover loose.

Under covers fitted.

Fail 8 Dec 2017 40,402 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge cords exposed and badly cracked. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge cords exposed and badly cracked. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler flap external cover loose.

Under covers fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 39,454 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 36,174 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,159 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 13 Nov 2011 21,868 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2011 21,868 miles

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

Coolant Below MIN

FRont pads are low

Nera side front wiper needs renewing

Off side front tyre NAIL

Tyre size 255/35/ZR/19 96Y, DUNLOP

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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S648 CJW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 4,163cc 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 S648 CJW, 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 S648 CJW registered?

S648 CJW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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