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WV08 RAX

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,508 mi
Last recorded202,508 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 RAX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 202,508 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 202,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 188,713 miles

slight play in ball joint

Fail 9 Nov 2018 188,708 miles

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

slight play in ball joint

Pass 4 Nov 2017 176,860 miles

Offside Front Lower balljoint has slight play

ecu light on

Fail 4 Nov 2017 176,858 miles

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous condition of front tyres (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower balljoint has slight play

ecu light on

Pass 12 Nov 2016 147,757 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 121,018 miles

EML light on

Fail 10 Nov 2015 121,018 miles

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

EML light on

Pass 8 Nov 2014 110,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 88,651 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2013 88,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 52,918 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,995 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 RAX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WV08 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

WV08 RAX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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