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DG08 VGV

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,001 mi
Last recorded145,001 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VGV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 145,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 142,909 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 137,930 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 137,836 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 125,896 miles

Offside Front Lower bannana arm bushes split.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 108,608 miles

N/S/R shock absorber damp.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 108,608 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/R shock absorber damp.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 92,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 76,066 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,426 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 60,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,800 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)

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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DG08 VGV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG08 VGV, 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 DG08 VGV registered?

DG08 VGV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is DG08 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 VGV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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