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617 VRF

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,446 mi
Last recorded143,446 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration617 VRF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 143,446 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 142,398 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 140,973 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 138,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 138,692 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 137,273 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 135,805 miles

Nearside Front headlamp wash inoperative

Fail 4 Aug 2020 135,805 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front headlamp wash inoperative

Pass 22 May 2019 133,498 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 130,363 miles

both front shocks very weak

Pass 20 May 2017 126,331 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 117,242 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 117,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,887 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,929 miles

NO EMISSION TEST DETECTION (CLEAR)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,566 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,084 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 36,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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617 VRF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey 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 617 VRF, 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 617 VRF registered?

617 VRF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is 617 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 617 VRF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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