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VLZ 1804

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,275 mi
Last recorded183,275 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 1804
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 183,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 173,028 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 165,096 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 159,349 miles

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

protective covering on front outer sills deteriated

Fail 20 Jan 2018 159,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

protective covering on front outer sills deteriated

Pass 3 Feb 2017 149,047 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 148,924 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Engine light on

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 137,767 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 137,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 125,025 miles

front tyres feathered inner and outer tread

Fail 21 Jan 2015 125,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres feathered inner and outer tread

Pass 16 Jan 2014 115,399 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 115,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VLZ 1804 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VLZ 1804, 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 VLZ 1804 registered?

VLZ 1804 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is VLZ 1804 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 1804 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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