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AN08 PVD

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,207 mi
Last recorded180,207 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 PVD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 180,207 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre low pressure

Fail 30 Jan 2026 180,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside front tyre low pressure

Pass 10 Jan 2025 178,407 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 178,358 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 172,946 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 159,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 137,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 119,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 119,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 100,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 100,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 88,292 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,962 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 75,822 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 70,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 67,215 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,188 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,808 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,095 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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AN08 PVD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey 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 AN08 PVD, 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 AN08 PVD registered?

AN08 PVD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is AN08 PVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 PVD 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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