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VO08 ABU

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,789 mi
Last recorded81,789 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 ABU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 81,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 81,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 75,364 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 74,539 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 72,110 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 72,106 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyres and coil spring (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear exhaust clamps broken, also mid clamps blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 69,526 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,537 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,970 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,088 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,613 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,837 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,105 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 41,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,375 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,833 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,236 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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VO08 ABU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VO08 ABU, 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 VO08 ABU registered?

VO08 ABU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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