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WK08 XJP

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,574 mi
Last recorded137,574 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 XJP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 137,574 miles

eml light on

Pass 18 Oct 2016 135,057 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 123,201 miles

Coolant level is low

EML is on

Engine covers and under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn edge

Fail 18 Sep 2015 123,183 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked (2.4.G.2)

Coolant level is low

EML is on

Engine covers and under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most outer/marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 108,370 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 99,979 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,329 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 90,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,153 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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WK08 XJP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WK08 XJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK08 XJP registered?

WK08 XJP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is WK08 XJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK08 XJP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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