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WV08 JTY

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,929 mi
Last recorded137,929 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 JTY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 137,929 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 134,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 134,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 131,675 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 131,675 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 126,813 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 126,813 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 118,651 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 110,269 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 102,325 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn uneven/stepped

Pass 16 Jul 2015 95,866 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 91,233 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 80,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 69,199 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,651 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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WV08 JTY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV08 JTY, 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 WV08 JTY registered?

WV08 JTY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WV08 JTY safe to buy?

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