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X1 GVW

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

51,080 mi
Last recorded51,080 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 GVW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 51,080 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 51,079 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 46,547 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 42,073 miles

rear shockers corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2023 42,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear shockers corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 38,684 miles

corrosion to rear shockers

Fail 21 Sep 2022 38,684 miles

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

corrosion to rear shockers

Pass 20 Sep 2021 35,393 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust sleeve corroded

front brake pads approaching wear indicator

rear shockers corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 33,313 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to exhaust sleeve

front pads approaching wear indicator

Pass 24 Sep 2019 31,833 miles

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2019 31,833 miles

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

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 30,014 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 30,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 26,492 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 26,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,997 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 22,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 18,567 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 15,033 miles

slight play in osf tie rod

Fail 17 Sep 2014 15,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight play in osf tie rod

Pass 30 Aug 2013 12,194 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,071 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 7,946 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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X1 GVW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X1 GVW, 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 X1 GVW registered?

X1 GVW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is X1 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X1 GVW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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