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SP08 WWK

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,987 mi
Last recorded138,987 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 WWK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 138,987 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 115,557 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 103,977 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 96,784 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play x 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 94,196 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake back plates insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2018 94,150 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 88,080 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 83,063 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 83,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 76,444 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 76,444 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 66,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

rear inner brake paads worn

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,442 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 53,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,704 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,451 miles

Nearside front tyre has a nail in it.

Offside front tyre has a nail in it.

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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SP08 WWK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP08 WWK, 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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SP08 WWK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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