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WF08 LVB

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,140 mi
Last recorded103,140 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 LVB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 103,140 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm middle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 103,140 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm middle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 103,134 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm middle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 103,124 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 103,124 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,176 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 92,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 89,467 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,660 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 80,132 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 76,086 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,377 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 13 Apr 2012 48,177 miles

Nearside Front and Offside Front tyres are worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,884 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 LVB is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WF08 LVB, 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 LVB registered?

WF08 LVB is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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