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A5 CKX

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,104 mi
Last recorded149,104 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 CKX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 149,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 148,718 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 148,297 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 147,515 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 147,044 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bush (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Nov 2018 145,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 145,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 140,296 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 130,218 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 116,934 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 116,924 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,559 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 84,879 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,112 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 40,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 40,739 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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A5 CKX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A5 CKX, 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 A5 CKX registered?

A5 CKX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is A5 CKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 CKX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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