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X30 RYL

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,046 mi
Last recorded163,046 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 RYL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 163,046 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 163,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 152,219 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 139,579 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 128,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 128,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 120,764 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2022 120,764 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 106,414 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 95,430 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,349 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 85,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 81,487 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside front shock has slight misting of oil

Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,484 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,328 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,711 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,300 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,979 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 52,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X30 RYL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X30 RYL, 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 X30 RYL registered?

X30 RYL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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