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VK08 KCJ

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,555 mi
Last recorded170,555 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 KCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 170,555 miles

Undertrays fitted front to back not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 29 Jul 2021 170,551 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted front to back not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 157,031 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 146,409 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Under trays fitted front to back not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Jul 2018 133,163 miles

Central Exhaust bracket corroded but secure.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 123,625 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 123,605 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 115,739 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 109,325 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 91,083 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,729 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,082 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,038 miles

wipers starting to smear screen

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 KCJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KCJ, 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 KCJ registered?

VK08 KCJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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