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WM08 VYC

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

245,543 mi
Last recorded245,543 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 VYC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 245,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 234,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 224,208 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 216,050 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 201,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint up and down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 201,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint up and down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 183,697 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 176,145 miles

NS Front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2017 176,143 miles

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

NS Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2017 164,999 miles

Full under trays fitted

Oil & water leak

Fail 25 Jan 2017 164,997 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)

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

Full under trays fitted

Oil & water leak

Pass 18 Jan 2016 154,423 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 142,666 miles

Oil leak

One of the centre exhaust clamps broken

Fail 29 Jan 2015 142,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

One of the centre exhaust clamps broken

Pass 6 Aug 2013 126,413 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 112,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 96,610 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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WM08 VYC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black 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 WM08 VYC, 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 WM08 VYC registered?

WM08 VYC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is WM08 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM08 VYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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