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WR08 NOU

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,121 mi
Last recorded170,121 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 NOU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 170,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 168,410 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 159,213 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 158,428 miles

both rear tyres perished -stepping and low inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2020 158,428 miles

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

both rear tyres perished -stepping and low inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2019 157,240 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 156,172 miles

Rear sub frame shows signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2017 152,764 miles

Front both n/s o/s brakes binding slightly

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 151,233 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 127,019 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 127,019 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2014 106,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 106,330 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 83,448 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 83,448 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 58,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,755 miles

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

condensation in nearside rear boot lid lamp unit

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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WR08 NOU is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 WR08 NOU, 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 WR08 NOU registered?

WR08 NOU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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