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WN08 ASV

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,780 mi
Last recorded185,780 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 ASV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 185,780 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 178,809 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 168,037 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 168,036 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 157,777 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 145,989 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 145,989 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 131,370 miles

under trays

Fail 4 Sep 2018 131,370 miles

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

under trays

Pass 2 Aug 2017 124,580 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 124,580 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 106,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 103,545 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 96,441 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 87,977 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,021 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,031 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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WN08 ASV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 WN08 ASV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN08 ASV registered?

WN08 ASV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WN08 ASV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN08 ASV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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