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VX08 VDM

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,705 mi
Last recorded140,705 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 VDM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 140,705 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 138,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 136,007 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 136,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 133,094 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 133,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 127,203 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,255 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 107,773 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 107,768 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,137 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,451 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,668 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 60,599 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,553 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,153 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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VX08 VDM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX08 VDM, 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 VX08 VDM registered?

VX08 VDM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is VX08 VDM safe to buy?

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