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AK08 RNG

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,238 mi
Last recorded135,238 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 135,238 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both OS & NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 130,410 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 127,259 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 122,086 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 119,450 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 117,531 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 105,975 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 92,114 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,614 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,613 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 68,139 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 62,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,871 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,252 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RNG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 AK08 RNG, 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 RNG registered?

AK08 RNG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is AK08 RNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 RNG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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