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WA08 VYL

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,823 mi
Last recorded103,823 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 VYL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 103,823 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 100,051 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 100,023 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,407 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 89,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 89,079 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 88,523 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,017 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 83,802 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,843 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,000 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 75,953 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower front (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 71,712 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,099 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 30 Jan 2013 49,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,820 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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,316 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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WA08 VYL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WA08 VYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA08 VYL registered?

WA08 VYL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is WA08 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA08 VYL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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