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VO08 OOJ

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,160 mi
Last recorded149,160 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 OOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 149,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 138,967 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 138,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 129,919 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 129,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2023 119,212 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 107,404 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 107,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,560 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 86,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,388 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,840 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,067 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust clamps corroded but still sealing exhaust system

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,788 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

unable to visually check under engine bay and floorpan due to covers.

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 OOJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OOJ, 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 OOJ registered?

VO08 OOJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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