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V88 LDS

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,467 mi
Last recorded137,467 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 LDS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 137,467 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 128,533 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 119,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

flywheel juddering

Pass 5 Feb 2018 112,881 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 104,749 miles

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 104,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 96,034 miles

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

nearside outer sill damage

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and starting to crack and perish

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,512 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 62,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,433 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 10,712 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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V88 LDS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V88 LDS, 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 V88 LDS registered?

V88 LDS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is V88 LDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 LDS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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