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SW57 WCY

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,323 mi
Last recorded167,323 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 WCY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 167,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 161,039 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 158,195 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 155,206 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 148,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 139,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 131,292 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front shock towers starting to corrode

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

exposed sections of chassis starting to corrode

Fail 18 May 2018 131,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front shock towers starting to corrode

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

exposed sections of chassis starting to corrode

Pass 18 Apr 2017 121,165 miles

coil spring corroded FRONT BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 121,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded FRONT BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 119,565 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 115,403 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 102,801 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 86,182 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 69,263 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,958 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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SW57 WCY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SW57 WCY, 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 SW57 WCY registered?

SW57 WCY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is SW57 WCY safe to buy?

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