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X600 ARB

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,280 mi
Last recorded163,280 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX600 ARB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 163,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear rim welded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 154,257 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rim been welded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 154,253 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rim been welded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 146,333 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 140,294 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

Front Under tray slightly damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust bracket slightly loose

Fail 8 Dec 2021 140,294 miles

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

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

Front Under tray slightly damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust bracket slightly loose

Pass 27 Nov 2020 138,517 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 132,861 miles

Gearbox subframe slightly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust bracket loose

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 125,433 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 115,444 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,190 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,224 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,475 miles

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

o/s/r tyre thin on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,923 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front reg plate insecure

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,246 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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X600 ARB is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 X600 ARB, 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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X600 ARB is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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