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WG08 ZRY

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,503 mi
Last recorded153,503 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 ZRY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 153,503 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 153,488 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 145,560 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 137,664 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 131,898 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 127,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 121,640 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 117,502 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 113,575 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 103,777 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 98,395 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 91,001 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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WG08 ZRY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WG08 ZRY, 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 WG08 ZRY registered?

WG08 ZRY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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