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VU58 KKN

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

230,510 mi
Last recorded230,510 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 KKN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 230,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 219,211 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 195,684 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Pass 30 May 2023 187,427 miles

brake wear indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Dec 2021 185,450 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 185,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 183,317 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill damaged at rear

Fail 12 Nov 2020 183,313 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm centre bushes excessively worn (shock absorber mounting) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill damaged at rear

Pass 8 May 2019 175,312 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 167,352 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 152,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 136,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust clamp is missing

Fail 15 Aug 2016 136,308 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust clamp is missing

Fail 7 Aug 2015 114,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 114,416 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,238 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,410 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,072 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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VU58 KKN is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VU58 KKN, 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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VU58 KKN is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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