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A5 XOR

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,170 mi
Last recorded128,170 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XOR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 128,170 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 119,325 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 119,325 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,558 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 103,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 88,880 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 88,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

EML on

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

amber headlamp adjuster warning on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,179 miles

both front leading bottom ball joints have developed slight play

nearside front tyre wearing low 255/35R19

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,876 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,021 miles

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

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 XOR is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XOR, 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 XOR registered?

A5 XOR is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is A5 XOR safe to buy?

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