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SV08 VCF

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,708 mi
Last recorded129,708 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 VCF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 129,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 125,409 miles

Multiple suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 116,491 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 112,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened F+R x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 112,366 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 109,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 90,420 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,240 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 83,234 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH THRUST ARM BUSHES WORN (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

EML LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,149 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 74,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,558 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,410 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,711 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,685 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 46,795 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 46,795 miles

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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 VCF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SV08 VCF, 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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SV08 VCF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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