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WK54 JRS

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,762 mi
Last recorded168,762 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 JRS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 168,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 164,080 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 158,767 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 153,573 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 146,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 137,629 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 134,679 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 134,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 129,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 125,146 miles

1ltr oil added for test

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 114,129 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,204 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 92,728 miles

o/s/f flexy slightly twisted

Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,454 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 83,446 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear brake discs ridged worn 0/s/r tyre 3mm n/s/r tyre 4mm surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 11 Jul 2012 76,697 miles

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

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,095 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,095 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)

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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WK54 JRS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WK54 JRS, 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 WK54 JRS registered?

WK54 JRS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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