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X80 DBX

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,256 mi
Last recorded108,256 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX80 DBX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 108,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2025 104,493 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 100,646 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 97,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 94,258 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,409 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 90,407 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,242 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 85,242 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 75,425 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 70,995 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 65,318 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre cut to side wall no cords visable

Fail 30 Jul 2014 61,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre cut to side wall no cords visable

Pass 3 Aug 2013 56,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s/r door sill damaged.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2013 56,079 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s/r door sill damaged.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,296 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,220 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 40,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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X80 DBX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X80 DBX, 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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X80 DBX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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