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AB08 VNL

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,184 mi
Last recorded113,184 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VNL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 113,184 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken Link (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 110,931 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 110,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 108,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 105,208 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 103,347 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 103,347 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 100,250 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 97,956 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 93,712 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,739 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,818 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,562 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 71,887 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 62,412 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 51,810 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 51,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 36,973 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 VNL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AB08 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

AB08 VNL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AB08 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 VNL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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