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WL57 LBF

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,360 mi
Last recorded63,360 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 LBF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 63,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 63,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2653020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 58,241 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 58,241 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 51,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,253 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 45,857 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 45,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2018 44,260 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 42,228 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 42,228 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,708 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 37,163 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 32,858 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 29,025 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 24,708 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 24,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 23,209 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge.

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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WL57 LBF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WL57 LBF, 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 WL57 LBF registered?

WL57 LBF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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