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A5 XOP

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,654 mi
Last recorded105,654 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 105,654 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 105,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2025 102,313 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 100,937 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords To inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn bald to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm worn bald to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2023 98,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 96,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in side wall (no cords showing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in side wall (no cords showing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 92,528 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 89,647 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 89,574 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,727 miles

underbody shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2018 76,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,380 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,099 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,557 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,587 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre wear/cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,894 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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A5 XOP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XOP, 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 XOP registered?

A5 XOP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is A5 XOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 XOP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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