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A22 XAL

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,250 mi
Last recorded92,250 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 XAL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 92,250 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 91,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 82,297 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,755 miles

Coolant leak heavy coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 75,981 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 75,800 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 72,702 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 69,522 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 69,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,412 miles

front brake pad warning light on brake pads good

Pass 23 Dec 2017 61,105 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 53,698 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre inner side wall showing signs of small cuts, not in excess of the requirements

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 53,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre inner side wall showing signs of small cuts, not in excess of the requirements

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,329 miles

both front tyres worn too the legal limit

Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,375 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 32,861 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,390 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 20,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 20,710 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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A22 XAL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A22 XAL, 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 A22 XAL registered?

A22 XAL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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