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VN08 DUV

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,805 mi
Last recorded157,805 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 DUV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 157,805 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 147,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 138,124 miles

Nearside Front tyre has an inappropriate repair on outer sidewall advise replacing tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive advise sorting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light is on

Fail 12 Jan 2022 138,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has an inappropriate repair on outer sidewall advise replacing tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive advise sorting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light is on

Pass 11 Jan 2021 125,412 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,362 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 97,371 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,775 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 85,775 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,858 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 69,940 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,441 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,947 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,759 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 DUV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 DUV, 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 DUV registered?

VN08 DUV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is VN08 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 DUV 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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