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VE08 MKO

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

218,710 mi
Last recorded218,710 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 MKO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 218,710 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

headlamps odd colour

Fail 17 Oct 2024 218,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

headlamps odd colour

wiring hanging down underside

Pass 23 Oct 2023 197,716 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 197,716 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear nail/screw

Pass 26 Oct 2022 176,582 miles

n/s/f strut misting

Fail 26 Oct 2022 176,582 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f strut misting

Pass 27 Oct 2021 153,676 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 153,676 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and heavy ageing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge and a screw (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front inner brake pads

Pass 11 Nov 2020 145,000 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 142,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre rotation wrong

Fail 13 Nov 2019 142,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre rotation wrong

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 138,714 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 138,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 136,229 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Front joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 134,207 miles

Nearside Front suspension height censor, lever broken

Pass 24 Sep 2015 132,603 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE SLEEVE CORRODED THROUGH , AND LOOSE

Pass 1 Oct 2014 130,906 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 129,031 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2012 125,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 125,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2011 117,833 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2011 117,833 miles

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

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 MKO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VE08 MKO, 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 MKO registered?

VE08 MKO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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