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S5 GWA

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,592 mi
Last recorded122,592 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 GWA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 122,592 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 119,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 114,846 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 114,846 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 110,090 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 98,797 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,507 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,014 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,284 miles

Coolant reservoir cracked and leaking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,899 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside and nearside rear brake hose slightly insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,088 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 29,363 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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S5 GWA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S5 GWA, 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 S5 GWA registered?

S5 GWA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is S5 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 GWA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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