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WD57 GBX

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,892 mi
Last recorded144,892 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD57 GBX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 144,892 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 141,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 128,868 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 128,868 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,683 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 113,681 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 111,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre has been run flat at sometime. very slight damaged to inner side wall of tyre

Warning light on dash indicating bulb failure to rear lights. all rear lamps appear in working order

Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,831 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,872 miles

cut too n/s/r tyre not down too cords

Fail 18 Mar 2013 77,871 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cut too n/s/r tyre not down too cords

Pass 30 Jan 2012 66,723 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,808 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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WD57 GBX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WD57 GBX, 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 WD57 GBX registered?

WD57 GBX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is WD57 GBX safe to buy?

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