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WM57 JMU

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,360 mi
Last recorded179,360 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 JMU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 179,360 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 177,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front sides top arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 164,834 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 151,155 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 146,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside reverse light innop

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted (parts broken )

Pass 15 Mar 2016 140,118 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread low and inner wall splitting

Fail 14 Mar 2016 140,118 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 2 x (1.7.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread low and inner wall splitting

Pass 10 Apr 2015 133,816 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 123,790 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 113,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

center to rear exhaust section mounting clamps corroded (advise replacement)

very strong advisory that the lower steering column universal joint is worn (advise replacement)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 113,280 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

center to rear exhaust section mounting clamps corroded (advise replacement)

very strong advisory that the lower steering column universal joint is worn (advise replacement)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 99,648 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 74,769 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 74,758 miles

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

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)

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

o/s/f tyre has small cut in tread area

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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WM57 JMU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WM57 JMU, 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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WM57 JMU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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