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SV08 WFO

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,801 mi
Last recorded172,801 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 WFO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 172,801 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

front tyres low

suspension bushes perishing and separating

Fail 27 Aug 2024 172,769 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2023 170,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 166,688 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 166,538 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 158,231 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 154,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2020 154,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake wear indicator wire loose

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 30 Mar 2019 131,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,691 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,533 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 70,532 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,325 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

brake pad light on dash display

Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,082 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,428 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,612 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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SV08 WFO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV08 WFO, 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 SV08 WFO registered?

SV08 WFO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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