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A5 HWY

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,938 mi
Last recorded141,938 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HWY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 141,938 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 141,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases very slight leak from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 136,932 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 134,737 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 124,316 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear n/s/r 2mm o/s/r 2.5mm keep under observation (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 110,935 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 110,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,278 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner rack (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,321 miles

front tyres low tread

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Feb 2012 71,959 miles

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

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

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 HWY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWY, 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 HWY registered?

A5 HWY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is A5 HWY safe to buy?

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