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A5 VEA

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

95,408 mi
Last recorded95,408 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VEA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 95,408 miles

Front Lower Manufactures engine fitted sheet

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 94,159 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 91,943 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,565 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 89,716 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 87,905 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,728 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 82,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 82,276 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements have black characters on a white background when fitted to the front (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative level switch operating lever fault (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements have black characters on a yellow background when fitted to the rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlight light output reduced

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 77,488 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 72,817 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,827 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 56,593 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,962 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,965 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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A5 VEA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 A5 VEA, 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 A5 VEA registered?

A5 VEA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is A5 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 VEA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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