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FN08XAS
2008 AUDI A5
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1798cc
General Information
- Registration FN08XAS
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A5
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- Expires 18 Feb 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
19 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 133,628 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- undertray fitted
19 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,512 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody and suspension components front to rear surface corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 132,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
15 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 132,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch does not lock to keep main beams on. (4.1.3 (a))
26 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,226 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear outer light unit damaged
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
18 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 131,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- nearside rear outer light unit damaged
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
23 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,202 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 131,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,790 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front fog lights not working
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
19 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 124,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front fog lights not working
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
1 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,897 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2020 5 Jun 202620 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,059 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine lamp on
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 113,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine lamp on
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,526 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under covers not allowing full inspection of underneath
15 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,958 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- under covers not allowing full inspection of timing belt
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,355 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2016 5 Jun 202617 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,741 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2015 5 Jun 202619 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,729 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2015 5 Jun 202611 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,162 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2014 5 Jun 202616 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,052 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2013 5 Jun 202618 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,496 MI
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FN08XAS was registered on 2008-03-01
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