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VN08 VMD

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

249,331 mi
Last recorded249,331 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 VMD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2025 249,331 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 241,453 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2023 236,720 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very low on 2mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 229,547 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 222,786 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 217,192 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 207,150 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 192,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 181,493 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 162,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 133,561 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 114,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 100,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 86,006 miles

r tyres wearing

Pass 3 May 2011 64,862 miles

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

emissions too low to record results

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 VMD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VMD, 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 VMD registered?

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

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