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VN08 AVG

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,536 mi
Last recorded121,536 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 AVG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 121,536 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 121,534 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 118,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 115,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 111,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 106,254 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 98,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 91,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 89,688 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 75,002 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 75,000 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,076 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 73,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre has splits in inner side wall but not showing cord

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,269 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,762 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,801 miles

emissions too low to obtain a reading

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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VN08 AVG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VN08 AVG, 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 VN08 AVG registered?

VN08 AVG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is VN08 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 AVG shows 18 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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