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VA08 HVE

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,643 mi
Last recorded96,643 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 HVE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 96,643 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 91,063 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 86,711 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 86,703 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 81,392 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 77,117 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,269 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Feb 2020 69,028 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 69,002 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 63,769 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 59,625 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 55,863 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,698 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,561 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,874 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Feb 2013 45,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,776 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,407 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 32,265 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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VA08 HVE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VA08 HVE, 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 VA08 HVE registered?

VA08 HVE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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