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RK08 HCG

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

131,180 mi
Last recorded131,180 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 HCG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 131,180 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 128,468 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 125,647 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 123,216 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 120,848 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 119,853 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 118,272 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 115,123 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 110,050 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 103,191 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 95,499 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,958 miles

nsf osf nsr tyres cuts and osr low om tried

Fail 13 Oct 2014 86,958 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nsf osf nsr tyres cuts and osr low om tried

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer jets poor! But do spray enough water onto screen.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,201 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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RK08 HCG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RK08 HCG, 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 RK08 HCG registered?

RK08 HCG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RK08 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 HCG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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