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AO08 WFZ

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

167,189 mi
Last recorded167,189 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 WFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 167,189 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 155,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 146,770 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 7 Aug 2023 144,612 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 144,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 141,684 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 128,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 127,232 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 118,274 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 113,871 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,046 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 83,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,394 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 41,274 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 32,546 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 26,132 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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AO08 WFZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AO08 WFZ, 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 AO08 WFZ registered?

AO08 WFZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is AO08 WFZ safe to buy?

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