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VK08 FMA

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,372 mi
Last recorded112,372 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 FMA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 112,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Fail 12 Mar 2018 112,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 255/35r19 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2017 100,602 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 100,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,411 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

underbody covers obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2016 87,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

underbody covers obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,276 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,260 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 73,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 55,991 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 55,990 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,337 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 25,028 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 FMA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VK08 FMA, 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 VK08 FMA registered?

VK08 FMA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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