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XJ08 ENJ

2018 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,601 mi
Last recorded60,601 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ08 ENJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 60,601 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 60,595 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2026 72,580 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 72,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Dec 2025 55,988 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 67,013 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 48,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 59,721 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 37,310 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 54,889 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 54,888 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 33,908 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 45,954 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 32,366 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 36,785 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 36,785 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 27,525 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))

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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XJ08 ENJ is a 2018 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2018 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 41,510 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 XJ08 ENJ, 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 8 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJ08 ENJ registered?

XJ08 ENJ is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is XJ08 ENJ safe to buy?

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