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VN08 EXL

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,596 mi
Last recorded209,596 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 EXL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 209,596 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 200,336 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 191,519 miles

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

front headlamps cloudy

Pass 4 Aug 2018 186,869 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 186,869 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 176,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 143,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 May 2016 143,982 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Warning on dash (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 118,724 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2013 106,021 miles

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

brakes have corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2013 106,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

brakes have corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2012 92,025 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 92,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,383 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 75,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 EXL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VN08 EXL, 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 EXL registered?

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

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