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VO08 OAX

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

159,268 mi
Last recorded159,268 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 OAX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 159,268 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Nearside headlight bracket broken

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 23 Mar 2021 153,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 148,833 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 144,315 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 142,858 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 129,885 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 120,073 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 107,718 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 99,531 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 89,895 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,544 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 69,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

large lip on front discs

Pass 26 Feb 2011 69,090 miles

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

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

large lip on front discs

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 OAX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OAX, 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 OAX registered?

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

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