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RK08 LOF

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

225,047 mi
Last recorded225,047 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 LOF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 225,047 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2023 225,047 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 177,378 miles

Engine management light staying on. Exempt from testing as vehicle registered before July 2008.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 28 May 2022 177,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault pad wear sensor broken. (1.7 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 130,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 130,537 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 117,988 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 22 May 2020 117,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 110,868 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

clonk from steering

Fail 2 May 2019 110,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

both front shock absorbers damp

clonk from steering

Pass 2 May 2018 102,924 miles

steering knotchy

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low, restricted view (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe corroded

engine covers & undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 May 2018 102,924 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint foremost (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low, restricted view (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe corroded

engine covers & undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

steering knotchy

Pass 17 May 2017 93,271 miles

E M Light on

under tray fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 17 May 2017 93,271 miles

E M Light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 11 May 2016 84,460 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2015 74,863 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,621 miles

o/s/f washer jet partly blocked working enough to clear screen

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 43,680 miles

car fitted with dpf, unable to record emissions too low

Fail 24 May 2012 43,680 miles

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

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

car fitted with dpf, unable to record emissions too low

Pass 19 May 2011 33,010 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 LOF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LOF, 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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RK08 LOF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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