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DA08 WJK

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,148 mi
Last recorded126,148 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 WJK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 126,148 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 114,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 114,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 98,773 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,697 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 77,697 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,299 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full test on seat belt

Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,533 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 58,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 44,224 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,224 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 27,217 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 27,217 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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DA08 WJK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA08 WJK, 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 DA08 WJK registered?

DA08 WJK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is DA08 WJK safe to buy?

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