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VO08 GDU

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,231 mi
Last recorded179,231 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 GDU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 179,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 179,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 168,340 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 168,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 163,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 146,559 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 135,145 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 135,145 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 130,126 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 117,906 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 113,210 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 108,550 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 93,984 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 80,937 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,010 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Feb 2012 64,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre pressure very low

Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GDU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 VO08 GDU, 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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VO08 GDU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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