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V80 KAN

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,534 mi
Last recorded80,534 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 KAN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 80,534 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 80,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 78,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 77,336 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 73,331 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 73,323 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 68,122 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 67,193 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 9 Feb 2021 67,193 miles

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

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 11 Feb 2020 65,496 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 10 Feb 2020 65,496 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 6 Feb 2019 62,240 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 56,627 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

o/s n/s front upper arm bushes perishing

slight wear rear discs

Fail 26 Jan 2018 56,627 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front and rear discs wearing

front and rear pads wearing low

o/s n/s front upper arm bushes perishing

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 11 Feb 2017 47,357 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 47,352 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 47,042 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,583 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 38,914 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 34,417 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,312 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,789 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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V80 KAN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V80 KAN, 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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V80 KAN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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