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SO08 VFH

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,909 mi
Last recorded152,909 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 VFH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 152,909 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 148,918 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 148,918 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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 Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 144,545 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 137,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn and cracked on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 133,213 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 124,411 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 124,383 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 116,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 109,642 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 94,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,850 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,552 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 49,193 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,789 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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SO08 VFH is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SO08 VFH, 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 SO08 VFH registered?

SO08 VFH is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is SO08 VFH safe to buy?

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