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VU08 RZN

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,610 mi
Last recorded28,610 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 RZN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 28,610 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 22,546 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout.

Pass 12 Jul 2024 22,214 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 21,966 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 21,965 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2022 21,656 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 21,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 20,950 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 20,594 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 19,688 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 18,782 miles

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter

Pass 5 Jul 2016 17,866 miles

emissions too clean to record

Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,857 miles

emissions too clean to record

Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,407 miles

Emmisions to clean to record

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jul 2013 13,737 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 11,491 miles

Emissions not tested car too clean toi give reading.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 8,993 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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VU08 RZN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VU08 RZN, 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 VU08 RZN registered?

VU08 RZN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is VU08 RZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 RZN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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