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A5 XUB

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,585 mi
Last recorded135,585 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XUB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 135,585 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 135,584 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 132,856 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 127,846 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 114,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 105,519 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 96,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 96,441 miles

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.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 85,459 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 85,458 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,713 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 75,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 59,828 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 54,408 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre on outer sidewall-no cords exposed.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 50,209 miles

Both N/S Tyres sidewalls scuffed

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,209 miles

Both N/S Tyres sidewalls scuffed

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,092 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,713 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 33,960 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,035 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 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?

The MOT history for A5 XUB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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