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WKZ 5164

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,022 mi
Last recorded114,022 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKZ 5164
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 114,022 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 112,759 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 109,234 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 94,416 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,360 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,899 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 69,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION HAS MINOR LEAK (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush UPPER ARM SLIGHT WEAR IN BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt UPPER ARM SLIGHT WEAR IN BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH LINER BROKEN AND LOOSE COULD CATCH TYRE

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

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt UPPER ARM SLIGHT WEAR IN BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt UPPER ARM SLIGHT WEAR IN BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit SLIGHT CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 69,555 miles

Central Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION HAS MINOR LEAK (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush UPPER ARM SLIGHT WEAR IN BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt UPPER ARM SLIGHT WEAR IN BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH LINER BROKEN AND LOOSE COULD CATCH TYRE

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

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt UPPER ARM SLIGHT WEAR IN BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt UPPER ARM SLIGHT WEAR IN BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit SLIGHT CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,698 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,541 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 56,412 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 66,575 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2013 51,369 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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WKZ 5164 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WKZ 5164, 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 WKZ 5164 registered?

WKZ 5164 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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