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WL08 BXV

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,403 mi
Last recorded118,403 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 BXV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 118,403 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 118,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 111,302 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,205 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 105,205 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 98,085 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 91,224 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 83,902 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 83,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 76,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 69,068 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 59,880 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,753 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,264 miles

emission to clean for reading

Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,904 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 32,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,141 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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WL08 BXV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WL08 BXV, 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 BXV registered?

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

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