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VK08 FLF

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

160,144 mi
Last recorded160,144 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 FLF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 160,144 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 159,355 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 157,076 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 151,893 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 145,731 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 124,533 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,848 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 106,848 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,591 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,190 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,045 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,139 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 9 Mar 2011 39,052 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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VK08 FLF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FLF, 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 FLF registered?

VK08 FLF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is VK08 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 FLF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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