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X6 KPS

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,562 mi
Last recorded198,562 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 KPS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 198,562 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 186,392 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 186,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 171,992 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 171,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 164,635 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 164,635 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 155,395 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 146,940 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 139,117 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear alloy wheel repaired by welding

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

engine undertray missing

Pass 16 Jan 2019 127,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear alloy wheel repaired by welding

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

engine undertray missing.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 117,446 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel repaired by welding.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 117,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear facing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear road wheel repaired by welding.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 109,026 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 100,442 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 100,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt curved (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing curved (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,821 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 71,769 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 56,764 miles

Nearside front tyre worn onto legal limit 1.6mm. Change as soon as possible.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,546 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

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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X6 KPS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X6 KPS, 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 X6 KPS registered?

X6 KPS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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