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W90 OWL

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,015 mi
Last recorded173,015 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW90 OWL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 173,015 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 159,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre worn

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

Fail 23 May 2017 159,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre worn

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 147,167 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 147,167 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Provides no liquid. (1.7.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 134,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing

Fail 2 May 2015 134,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing

Pass 6 May 2014 123,180 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken but still attatched. 1 of 2

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2014 123,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre exhaust clamp broken but still attatched. 1 of 2

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 107,786 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 92,012 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)

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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W90 OWL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W90 OWL, 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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W90 OWL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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