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WL08 BCY

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,800 mi
Last recorded163,800 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 BCY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 163,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 163,800 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on dash

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 146,638 miles

engine light on

Pass 11 May 2015 112,119 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 85,217 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 85,217 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,096 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,701 miles

front brake pads getting thin

Pass 31 Oct 2011 59,102 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WL08 BCY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL08 BCY, 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 WL08 BCY registered?

WL08 BCY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is WL08 BCY safe to buy?

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