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A5 XBF

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,616 mi
Last recorded113,616 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XBF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 113,616 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 109,600 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2025 109,564 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component fractured MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 109,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective center sleeve clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front (3.2 (b) (i))

pad wear light on

Pass 16 May 2024 104,059 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

Fail 16 May 2024 104,059 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 96,299 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 96,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 92,003 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 86,889 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 83,232 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,881 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,123 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,948 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 62,948 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 53,621 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded corrosion around the union. (2.3.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face pitted. (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe slightly damaged, chalked. (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays damaged.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,390 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 26,096 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,450 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 XBF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A5 XBF, 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 A5 XBF registered?

A5 XBF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is A5 XBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 XBF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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