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V800 LPD

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,563 mi
Last recorded133,563 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV800 LPD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 133,563 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

undertray and covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2024 133,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 130,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

nsr drive shaft inner cv joint weeping

Fail 7 Sep 2022 129,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing arm rear bush split ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 117,641 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 111,102 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 111,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 101,026 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 90,076 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 88,901 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2015 85,626 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 68,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,913 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Slight freeplay in NSF track rod

Slight play in OSF track rod

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V800 LPD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V800 LPD, 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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V800 LPD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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