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AB08 XSE

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,002 mi
Last recorded175,002 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XSE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 175,002 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm rear bushes BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 175,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm rear bushes BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 173,967 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 168,756 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front sill damaged

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield becoming loose

front wipers worn

Pass 18 May 2019 161,611 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 151,522 miles

Central exhaust clamps broken

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 144,644 miles

front control arm top bushes poor

Pass 5 Jul 2016 137,668 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)

Windscreen has minor damage within zone A

Fail 2 Jul 2016 137,668 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Front Arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has minor damage within zone A

Pass 11 Jul 2015 120,667 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 99,460 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,892 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,427 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,273 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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AB08 XSE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AB08 XSE, 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 AB08 XSE registered?

AB08 XSE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is AB08 XSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 XSE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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