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VK08 KCF

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,169 mi
Last recorded143,169 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 KCF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 143,169 miles

brake disc worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Jun 2025 143,169 miles

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

brake disc worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jun 2024 141,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 141,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 137,718 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 137,714 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 132,493 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 129,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 120,423 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 112,490 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 102,539 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 76,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,120 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres,tread out of shape and bad uneven wear on inner edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,221 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,045 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 KCF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KCF, 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 KCF registered?

VK08 KCF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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