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SV08 VCE

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,648 mi
Last recorded132,648 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 VCE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 132,648 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joints x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 130,194 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 130,194 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump inop (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 128,154 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2023 110,211 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 108,913 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 107,968 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 103,968 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 106,373 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 95,394 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres slightly scrubbing

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 85,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2016 76,708 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 76,708 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,252 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,164 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,825 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 52,139 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,554 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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SV08 VCE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SV08 VCE, 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 SV08 VCE registered?

SV08 VCE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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