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WL08 GTU

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,683 mi
Last recorded88,683 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 88,683 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 88,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall damage (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall damage (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower swivels (2.4.G.2)

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

Screw in the offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,198 miles

EPC light on

Fail 1 Nov 2016 87,198 miles

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

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

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

EPC light on

Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,510 miles

nearside front tyre has cut(s) but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,534 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 16,544 miles

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

Offside Front 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 GTU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

WL08 GTU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is WL08 GTU safe to buy?

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