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VE08 CPK

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,132 mi
Last recorded144,132 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 CPK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 144,132 miles

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

Rear o/s & n/s shocks corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 136,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and insecure

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all front upper suspension arms, inner bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

engine undertray damaged

windscreen has some light scratches but not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 31 Oct 2023 130,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 120,329 miles

eml light on dash

Pass 30 Nov 2021 111,703 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,822 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 103,822 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,436 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 76,436 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 61,331 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 57,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2016 53,592 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2015 49,812 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)

Pass 21 May 2014 44,649 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 39,612 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 34,212 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 28,789 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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VE08 CPK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE08 CPK, 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 VE08 CPK registered?

VE08 CPK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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