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VN08 OOF

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

173,981 mi
Last recorded173,981 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 OOF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 173,981 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 170,018 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 162,370 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 156,132 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 141,794 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 133,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 133,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 128,712 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 125,156 miles

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 5 May 2018 119,963 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 114,434 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 108,143 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 102,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 95,217 miles

Cut on the inner tyre sidewall N/S/R

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 19 Feb 2013 88,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,609 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,368 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 OOF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OOF, 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 OOF registered?

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

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