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VK08 VDG

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,900 mi
Last recorded110,900 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VDG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 110,900 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 104,175 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 104,070 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 97,657 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2022 85,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 74,361 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 71,628 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 65,238 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,970 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,775 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,313 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 52,964 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 52,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 45,291 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 35,577 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 25,863 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 23,595 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 VDG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

VK08 VDG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is VK08 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 VDG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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