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VN08 ZGZ

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,586 mi
Last recorded115,586 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 ZGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 115,586 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 115,537 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to boldge in tyre and brake malfunction (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 109,656 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 109,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35R19 96Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 99,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2022 99,617 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 82,519 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 76,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 67,439 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 58,727 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 58,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,933 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 40,110 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 31,290 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 28,409 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 24,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,088 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 18,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZGZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ registered?

VN08 ZGZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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