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W12 SLM

2008 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,528 mi
Last recorded137,528 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 SLM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2022 137,528 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 132,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 127,911 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 121,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 111,957 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 107,401 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 103,725 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 101,398 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 99,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,084 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,979 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W12 SLM is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W12 SLM, 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 W12 SLM registered?

W12 SLM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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