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EF08 JVO

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

223,788 mi
Last recorded223,788 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 JVO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 223,788 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 223,788 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 213,631 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 207,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 198,963 miles

Central Upper 98% sure driver consumes copious amounts of crystal meth

Pass 28 Mar 2022 180,583 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 154,104 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 154,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 146,650 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 146,648 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 138,055 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 128,646 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 117,573 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,184 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 102,919 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limits has nail and deep cuts unable to view fully

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,746 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,829 miles

front brake discs worn with lip

rear brake pads worn unable to view fully

stone damage to screen within limits t/o/test

Fail 5 Jul 2013 73,827 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn with lip

rear brake pads worn unable to view fully

stone damage to screen within limits t/o/test

Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,161 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 57,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,565 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 38,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing low

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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EF08 JVO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF08 JVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF08 JVO registered?

EF08 JVO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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