MOT Status
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135,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components.
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
nearside rear tyre outer side wall is damaged
offside front brake pads getting low
offside rear tyre is at 2mm and outer side wall is damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
nearside rear tyre outer side wall is damaged
offside front brake pads getting low
offside rear tyre is at 2mm and outer side wall is damaged
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
damage to offside front tyre wall
emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged on outer sidewall,no cords exposed
Offside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall,no cords exposed
damage to nearside rear tyre on outer sidewall-no cords exposed.
Both N/S Tyres sidewalls scuffed
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both N/S Tyres sidewalls scuffed
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Audi A5?
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A5 XUB is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 XUB, 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 XUB registered?
A5 XUB is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 January 2008.
Is A5 XUB safe to buy?
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