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VLZ 4909

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,580 mi
Last recorded168,580 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 4909
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 168,580 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 154,248 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 153,657 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 138,429 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 120,874 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 102,811 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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VLZ 4909 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc 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 VLZ 4909, 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 VLZ 4909 registered?

VLZ 4909 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is VLZ 4909 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 4909 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.

Does VLZ 4909 have outstanding finance?

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