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454 XZ

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,700 mi
Last recorded156,700 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration454 XZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 156,700 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 151,852 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 151,852 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 148,546 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 144,697 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 143,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 131,880 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 121,983 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 121,978 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 100,766 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 100,766 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,525 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 90,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,012 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 64,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,889 miles

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

Offside Front 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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454 XZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 454 XZ, 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 454 XZ registered?

454 XZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is 454 XZ safe to buy?

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