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XHZ 6938

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,293 mi
Last recorded151,293 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHZ 6938
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 151,293 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 143,675 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 137,760 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 137,358 miles
Pass 27 May 2020
Pass 13 Mar 2019 183,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 176,488 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 170,258 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 162,975 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 162,520 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 155,199 miles

EM Light indicates a fault

Pass 14 Aug 2013 146,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 146,651 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 131,794 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 131,794 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 102,110 miles

both rear tyres worn and out of shape on edges

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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XHZ 6938 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XHZ 6938, 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 XHZ 6938 registered?

XHZ 6938 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is XHZ 6938 safe to buy?

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