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XLZ 7435

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,079 mi
Last recorded93,079 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 7435
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 93,079 miles

off side rear tyre wearing at inner

Fail 2 Dec 2019 92,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

off side rear tyre wearing at inner

Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,116 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 89,116 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,102 miles

advise both rear brake disc outer surface slightly corroded

advise both rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edges

advise off side front brake disc back plate loose

Fail 8 Jun 2017 84,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise both rear brake disc outer surfaces slightly corroded

advise both rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

advise engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

advise off side front brake disc back plate loose

advise under body plastics fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,244 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 73,153 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad wear warning lamp staying on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing on slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front coil springs are corroded at base of springs

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear brake disc slight corroded on outer face

Fail 24 Jun 2014 62,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front coil springs are corroded at base of springs

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear brake disc slight corroded on outer face

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,433 miles

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

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge and center tread worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Fail 17 Jun 2013 52,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

brake pad wear indicator lamp is on but pads are all ok

offside front brake hose is insecure but not fouling

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,950 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,095 miles

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

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

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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XLZ 7435 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XLZ 7435, 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 XLZ 7435 registered?

XLZ 7435 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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