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VK08 MTV

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,363 mi
Last recorded134,363 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 MTV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 134,363 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 131,629 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 131,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 128,743 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 122,394 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 116,015 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,287 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,550 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2013 85,422 miles

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

Fail 26 Dec 2012 85,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 128,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

fuel flap not on latch

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,951 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 MTV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV registered?

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

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