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WL08 VDR

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,021 mi
Last recorded136,021 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 VDR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 136,021 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 128,777 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 112,670 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2017 105,764 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2017 105,761 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust centre sleeve clamps corroded/brokern

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 93,834 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 87,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 77,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,275 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 53,040 miles

front tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 13 May 2011 36,247 miles

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

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 VDR is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

WL08 VDR is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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