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VA08 NLU

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,155 mi
Last recorded156,155 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 NLU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 156,155 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 142,721 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged Advise both n/s/f and o/s/r outer kerb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 130,083 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 115,556 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 103,896 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 92,446 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,595 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 78,593 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 65,212 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear.

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 NLU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

VA08 NLU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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