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SV08 WYK

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,295 mi
Last recorded180,295 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 WYK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 180,295 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 180,278 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 173,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 168,862 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 163,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 153,979 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 153,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 145,972 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 138,564 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 128,354 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 118,759 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 101,820 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 101,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 91,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine lamp on

heat sheild loose

Pass 17 May 2014 72,735 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2014 72,734 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,804 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Unable to do emissions dpf fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2013 46,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Unable to do emissions dpf fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2012 43,095 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 43,095 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,273 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 35,273 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs showing signs of wearing thin

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 WYK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WYK, 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 WYK registered?

SV08 WYK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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