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WV58 CEX

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,157 mi
Last recorded134,157 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 CEX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 134,157 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 134,157 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 121,155 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 121,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 111,564 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 102,256 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 23 Apr 2016 102,159 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Apr 2015 90,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges and very close to legal limit

deep cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

front brake discs wearing thin

front number plate faded

rear number plate faded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 90,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges and very close to legal limit

deep cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

front brake discs wearing thin

front number plate faded

rear number plate faded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,888 miles

advise both rear inner tyres distorted & out off shape

advise no diesel smoke detected

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise no diesel smoke detected

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,331 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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WV58 CEX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WV58 CEX, 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 WV58 CEX registered?

WV58 CEX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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