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AM08 XCX

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,781 mi
Last recorded109,781 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XCX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 109,781 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 107,957 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 107,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 105,507 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 102,667 miles

Under shields fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2023 102,667 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Under shields fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2022 98,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 98,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 92,662 miles

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 4 Mar 2021 92,662 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 13 Mar 2020 88,262 miles

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

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

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,526 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,350 miles

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 22 Mar 2018 78,350 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,119 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,997 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,853 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,191 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,020 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,157 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,377 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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AM08 XCX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AM08 XCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 XCX registered?

AM08 XCX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is AM08 XCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 XCX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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