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XIG 3906

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,092 mi
Last recorded125,092 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIG 3906
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 125,092 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to outer side wall ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 116,293 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 115,114 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 111,101 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 106,670 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 102,306 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 97,263 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,617 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,621 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 79,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 78,921 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,117 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 70,117 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,121 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 58,121 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 49,833 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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XIG 3906 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XIG 3906, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XIG 3906 registered?

XIG 3906 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is XIG 3906 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIG 3906 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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