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S90 CJA

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,926 mi
Last recorded155,926 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 CJA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 155,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/Flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush In Suspension Arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/Flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush In Suspension Arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 155,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/Flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush In Suspension Arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/Flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush In Suspension Arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 152,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush In Suspension Arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush In Suspension Arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 152,865 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush In Suspension Arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush In Suspension Arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 149,018 miles

Centre Exhaust Sleve Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 149,018 miles

Centre Exhaust Sleve Corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 146,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 142,565 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 142,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 139,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 130,322 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 122,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 122,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 115,837 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 111,282 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 101,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiperblades worn

Pass 19 May 2014 91,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 79,599 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,609 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,799 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,909 miles

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

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

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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S90 CJA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S90 CJA, 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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S90 CJA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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