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RK08 KCN

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,764 mi
Last recorded136,764 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 KCN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 136,764 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on tread edges both sides

Pass 11 Jul 2025 134,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 131,248 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 127,726 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 127,726 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 124,486 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 18 Jul 2022 124,485 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative warning light on (4.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Jul 2021 119,632 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 116,772 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Aug 2019 110,611 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 104,335 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 Aug 2017 99,005 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 99,001 miles

Emissions not tested unable to rev engine due to water pump starting to fail (7.3.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,768 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,647 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front discs worn

Fail 24 Mar 2014 76,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front discs worn

Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,811 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 24 Jan 2013 67,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,421 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,207 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 KCN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RK08 KCN, 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 KCN registered?

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

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