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V26 MON

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,174 mi
Last recorded87,174 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV26 MON
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 87,174 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 87,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,000 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 80,772 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,660 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 74,696 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 73,069 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 67,754 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,159 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,930 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 51,029 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 46,012 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to detect

Pass 13 May 2013 32,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to detect

Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,405 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,612 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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V26 MON is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V26 MON, 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 V26 MON registered?

V26 MON is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is V26 MON safe to buy?

The MOT history for V26 MON shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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