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X27 EMG

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,455 mi
Last recorded168,455 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX27 EMG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2026 168,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2026 168,455 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 144,777 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 124,875 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 105,436 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 91,315 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 83,280 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,705 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 68,236 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 68,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 58,253 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 55,642 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 49,291 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 45,908 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,022 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 36,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 36,922 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 32,337 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 28,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 28,240 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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X27 EMG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X27 EMG, 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 X27 EMG registered?

X27 EMG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is X27 EMG safe to buy?

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