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VN12 SXS

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,923 mi
Last recorded185,923 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 SXS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 185,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 105,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Nearside DRL inoperative

Offside Inner Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

park-brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Dec 2024 101,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside DRL inoperative

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park-brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Nov 2023 97,041 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 97,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 148,817 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 148,817 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 85,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 70,854 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 70,015 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pads ok but light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 56,016 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 56,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 50,890 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 43,765 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 36,510 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 29,511 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,123 miles

both rear tyres low

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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VN12 SXS 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 76.5%.

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 VN12 SXS, 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 VN12 SXS registered?

VN12 SXS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VN12 SXS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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