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ST08 WEA

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,983 mi
Last recorded118,983 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 118,983 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 Jul 2024 118,975 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Oct 2021 112,840 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear brake disc discoloured

scratches on windscreen

Fail 26 Oct 2021 112,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear brake disc discoloured

scratches on windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,931 miles

brake pad wear warning on dash (pads look good)

Pass 6 Apr 2019 84,607 miles

brake pad warning light on, front and rear brake pads are ok

Fail 6 Apr 2019 84,607 miles

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

brake pad warning light on, front and rear brake pads are ok

Pass 21 Apr 2018 80,234 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Fail 14 Apr 2018 80,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2017 76,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 70,676 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 66,122 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,139 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,382 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,625 miles

both front tyres worn on inner/outer surfaces

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 WEA 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 73.3%.

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 ST08 WEA, 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 ST08 WEA registered?

ST08 WEA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is ST08 WEA safe to buy?

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