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DA57 WHC

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

135,189 mi
Last recorded135,189 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 WHC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 135,189 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 126,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 117,999 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2023 117,993 miles

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

Emission not tested

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2022 109,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 98,704 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 85,811 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,555 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 77,832 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,074 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 16 Oct 2014 67,746 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,217 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 53,047 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,671 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,485 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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DA57 WHC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DA57 WHC, 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 DA57 WHC registered?

DA57 WHC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is DA57 WHC safe to buy?

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