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DA08 RVR

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,576 mi
Last recorded143,576 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 RVR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 143,576 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 143,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 136,399 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 125,767 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 118,180 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 118,180 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 108,158 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,135 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 48,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,677 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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DA08 RVR is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DA08 RVR, 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 DA08 RVR registered?

DA08 RVR is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is DA08 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 RVR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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