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ST08 WDP

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,986 mi
Last recorded133,986 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 WDP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 133,986 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 133,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 130,096 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 130,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 128,849 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 116,537 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 101,764 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,101 miles

Nails in both rear tyres

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall slightly cracked

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,855 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 70,854 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,395 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,529 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,529 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,525 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,980 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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ST08 WDP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST08 WDP, 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 ST08 WDP registered?

ST08 WDP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is ST08 WDP safe to buy?

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