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WF08 ECC

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,347 mi
Last recorded118,347 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 ECC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 118,347 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 118,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 117,010 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 115,197 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,012 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 105,977 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 101,151 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,055 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 95,053 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 66,227 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,227 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,401 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 36,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 35,907 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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WF08 ECC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF08 ECC, 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 WF08 ECC registered?

WF08 ECC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WF08 ECC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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