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VK08 VGL

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,286 mi
Last recorded87,286 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VGL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 87,286 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 86,235 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 86,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,893 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 51,315 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 VGL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

VK08 VGL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is VK08 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 VGL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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