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EA08 WTM

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,507 mi
Last recorded134,507 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 WTM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 134,507 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 129,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 119,164 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,868 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 116,868 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 115,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just at 1.5 mm on o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 110,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 110,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 93y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 92,478 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 79,951 miles

EML illuminated

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,732 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 71,732 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,476 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,670 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 39,374 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 31,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 20,825 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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EA08 WTM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EA08 WTM, 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 EA08 WTM registered?

EA08 WTM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is EA08 WTM safe to buy?

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