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X100 MNR

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,826 mi
Last recorded169,826 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX100 MNR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 169,826 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 169,826 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 166,402 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 162,232 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 162,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 158,053 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 154,595 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 152,505 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 152,505 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 151,468 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 149,693 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 149,619 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 149,619 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 143,222 miles

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

o/s washers partially blocked

Pass 8 Feb 2016 140,310 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 140,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 126,504 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 120,617 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust clamp broken

Fail 15 Oct 2014 120,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 26 Oct 2013 88,887 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,451 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 39,564 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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X100 MNR is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X100 MNR, 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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X100 MNR is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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