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DF08 VGL

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,809 mi
Last recorded154,809 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 VGL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 154,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 148,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 143,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 138,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 129,953 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases booth rear flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 114,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 106,693 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 106,674 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside front-255/35/19, nearside front-225/35/19 (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust poorly and incorrectly mounted to vehicle body with no mounting rubbers resulting in both rear silencers being insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2017 102,656 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 102,656 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,128 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 89,408 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,144 miles

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

nsf esp sensor rod snapped

small cut in nsf tyre wall

Fail 14 Mar 2014 78,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nsf esp sensor rod snapped

small cut in nsf tyre wall

Fail 27 Feb 2013 64,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 60,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 46,957 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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DF08 VGL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF08 VGL, 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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DF08 VGL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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