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WJ08 VAA

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,051 mi
Last recorded70,051 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 VAA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 70,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp unit in boot inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 67,746 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 65,671 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 62,663 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 61,060 miles

steering knuckle notchy

Pass 4 Jul 2018 59,762 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 59,760 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,812 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 56,811 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,417 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 49,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,692 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,447 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 31,710 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,495 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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WJ08 VAA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WJ08 VAA, 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 WJ08 VAA registered?

WJ08 VAA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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