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VU08 XOA

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,243 mi
Last recorded105,243 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 XOA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 105,243 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

slight play and knock from the steering

Fail 26 Feb 2018 105,243 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

slight play and knock from the steering

Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,607 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 17 Oct 2015 75,278 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 75,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre distorted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 71,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,545 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,121 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 XOA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU08 XOA, 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 VU08 XOA registered?

VU08 XOA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is VU08 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 XOA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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