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WH51 PJH

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,153 mi
Last recorded103,153 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH51 PJH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 103,153 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 100,670 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 97,420 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 93,844 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 93,844 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 89,253 miles

Under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,993 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Jun 2018 81,824 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,375 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 73,274 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 69,205 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 60,669 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 54,123 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 53,348 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 53,333 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 40,914 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,914 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 28,171 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 28,171 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WH51 PJH is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WH51 PJH, 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 WH51 PJH registered?

WH51 PJH is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WH51 PJH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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