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VN08 JYE

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,293 mi
Last recorded88,293 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 JYE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 88,293 miles

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

under tray s fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2024 88,293 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under tray s fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 85,192 miles

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2022 85,192 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2021 83,883 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 76,051 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,678 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 66,240 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 66,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 66,190 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

front tyres worn edges

Pass 18 Jan 2016 57,580 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)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,245 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,739 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,132 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 115,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light staying on

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Apr 2012 115,444 miles

engine management light staying on

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 May 2011 86,970 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 JYE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JYE, 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 VN08 JYE registered?

VN08 JYE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for VN08 JYE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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