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VA08 LHR

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,358 mi
Last recorded161,358 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 LHR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 161,358 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 152,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 145,030 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 145,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 138,376 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 132,696 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 132,594 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))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 125,369 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 117,788 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 109,583 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 109,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 101,740 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 15 Aug 2017 101,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,228 miles

offside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 85,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre crackng/perished

Pass 12 Aug 2014 77,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,367 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 68,360 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,183 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,488 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 LHR is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA08 LHR, 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 LHR registered?

VA08 LHR is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is VA08 LHR safe to buy?

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