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AK08 FVM

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,111 mi
Last recorded89,111 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FVM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 89,111 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,079 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 76,842 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 72,153 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,157 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 64,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not to cords

Pass 1 Jul 2014 64,231 miles

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

offside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not to cords

Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut to outer sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

o/s/f tyre cut to outer sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 23 Apr 2013 59,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,029 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,809 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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AK08 FVM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AK08 FVM, 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 AK08 FVM registered?

AK08 FVM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AK08 FVM shows 11 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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