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VE08 GZH

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,296 mi
Last recorded163,296 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 GZH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 163,296 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 157,769 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 153,927 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 146,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in the lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower arm shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both front wings corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 138,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 131,708 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 123,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 110,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 11 Jul 2018 100,856 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 90,813 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 68,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 61,075 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,732 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,354 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 GZH is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GZH, 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 GZH registered?

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

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