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YA08 WNJ

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,056 mi
Last recorded117,056 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 WNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 117,056 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 100,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 93,625 miles

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2020 89,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 89,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 83,674 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 83,674 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 77,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 70,317 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 61,954 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 17 Jan 2015 54,587 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 47,587 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 41,291 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jan 2012 33,431 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 33,431 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,779 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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YA08 WNJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YA08 WNJ, 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 YA08 WNJ registered?

YA08 WNJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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