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VK08 DJF

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,729 mi
Last recorded113,729 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 DJF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 113,729 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 96,873 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 96,830 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 82,967 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 58,020 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 55,338 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 54,150 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 52,400 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 50,993 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 48,131 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a wall cut but not enough to reach cords.

Nearside Rear tyre has a wall cut but not enough to reach cords.

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

Offside Front tyre has a wall cut but not enough to reach cords.

engine covers fitted.

tow bar not fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 48,131 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a wall cut but not enough to reach cords.

Nearside Rear tyre has a wall cut but not enough to reach cords.

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

Offside Front tyre has a wall cut but not enough to reach cords.

engine covers fitted.

tow bar not fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 37,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 19,243 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,848 miles

washer bottle as leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,848 miles

washer system leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,117 miles

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

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

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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VK08 DJF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VK08 DJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 DJF registered?

VK08 DJF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VK08 DJF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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