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VN08 DTV

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,543 mi
Last recorded131,543 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 DTV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 131,543 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 112,644 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 102,520 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 102,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 98,595 miles

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

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 93,880 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 91,451 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 81,092 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,449 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 80,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 75,876 miles

chips in windscreen

rear tyres perished

suspension bushes perished

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,832 miles

front tyres 3mm at centre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,692 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,061 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 41,875 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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VN08 DTV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DTV, 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 DTV registered?

VN08 DTV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is VN08 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 DTV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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