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T20 CGS

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,798 mi
Last recorded99,798 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 CGS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 99,798 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 99,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 93,079 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm (245/40r18)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 93,079 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres on 3mm (245/40r18)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 83,597 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise removal of road wheel for further inspection (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 5 Feb 2016 73,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall torn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 73,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40r18 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall torn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,911 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 44,080 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 40,817 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 36,958 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 31,234 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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T20 CGS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 T20 CGS, 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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T20 CGS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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