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WL08 MHY

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

304,571 mi
Last recorded304,571 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 MHY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 304,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 303,788 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working Offside inner and nearside outer (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 247,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 245,956 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 192,555 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 192,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 129,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,626 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,036 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,309 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 MHY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MHY, 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 MHY registered?

WL08 MHY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is WL08 MHY safe to buy?

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