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WF08 YUA

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,198 mi
Last recorded215,198 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 215,198 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 215,198 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 212,210 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 208,936 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 204,062 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 200,341 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 197,119 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 177,497 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 165,739 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 165,728 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 149,580 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 134,896 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 134,896 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 132,520 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 116,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 93,664 miles

cuts on nsf tyre inner sidewall

no emmissions detected no print out

Fail 5 Apr 2012 93,663 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

cuts on nsf tyre inner sidewall

no emmissions detected no print out

Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,143 miles

Front number plate cracked

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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WF08 YUA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YUA, 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 YUA registered?

WF08 YUA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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