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W70 WAW

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

212,735 mi
Last recorded212,735 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW70 WAW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 212,735 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 212,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 201,930 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 201,929 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 184,686 miles

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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 173,649 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 173,649 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 152,314 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 152,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 134,875 miles

CENTRE EX CLAMPS CORRODED

REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

Pass 19 Apr 2017 119,507 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 105,589 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 105,589 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative PUSH ROD BROKEN (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 72,467 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,044 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011

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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W70 WAW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W70 WAW, 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 W70 WAW registered?

W70 WAW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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