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WP08 WWU

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,631 mi
Last recorded167,631 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 WWU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 167,631 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 167,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 156,182 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 156,182 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels have 1 missing bolt in each (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 143,680 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 143,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 119,676 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 119,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 117,475 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 108,804 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 98,203 miles

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 27 May 2014 91,480 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 70,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,064 miles

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)

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

front and rear plates not of uk design but very similar

Fail 13 Jun 2011 52,064 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear plates not of uk design but very similar

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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WP08 WWU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WP08 WWU, 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 WP08 WWU registered?

WP08 WWU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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