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A5 XTB

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,729 mi
Last recorded65,729 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XTB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 65,729 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arms - bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, rearmost arms - bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 65,727 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arms - bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, rearmost arms - bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 59,181 miles

stone chip on front screen

Fail 2 Jun 2025 59,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

stone chip on front screen

Pass 30 Sep 2024 58,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated shock absorber arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 57,309 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 54,370 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 52,968 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,291 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 51,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 48,550 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 48,543 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

center exhaust clamp rotten

Pass 25 Sep 2017 45,538 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,957 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,601 miles

tyre treads lifting,undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 36,815 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 32,585 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,909 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XTB is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

A5 XTB is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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