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VE08 CWP

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,925 mi
Last recorded142,925 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 CWP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 142,925 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 142,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 132,035 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 118,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner and has 3 nails in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 111,087 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 104,651 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 90,284 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 75,864 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 44,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 28,096 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 11,935 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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VE08 CWP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VE08 CWP, 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 VE08 CWP registered?

VE08 CWP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is VE08 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 CWP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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