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A5 WYW

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,343 mi
Last recorded169,343 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 WYW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 169,343 miles

Rear brake pads low

bonnet handle missing opens by cable

Pass 12 Feb 2020 147,849 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 147,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 140,603 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 140,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 131,019 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 8 Feb 2018 130,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 17 Oct 2016 110,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 96,825 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 94,527 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2012 70,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,151 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 WYW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A5 WYW, 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 A5 WYW registered?

A5 WYW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is A5 WYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 WYW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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