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A5 XHP

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,801 mi
Last recorded104,801 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XHP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 104,801 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 102,082 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 102,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP MISSING (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 98,945 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 98,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 92,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 84,247 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 84,246 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 79,731 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 79,730 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 74,360 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 74,343 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 69,358 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,001 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,681 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,001 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 52,996 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,822 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 47,820 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,254 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 43,254 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,171 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,088 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 XHP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

A5 XHP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is A5 XHP safe to buy?

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