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DF08 WGJ

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,895 mi
Last recorded141,895 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 WGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 141,895 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bo9th front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 141,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bo9th front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 111,662 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 111,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 106,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 106,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 97,508 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 97,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 95,753 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Jul 2021 95,753 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Jun 2020 91,150 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,754 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2019 86,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heatshield loose

windscreen damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2018 82,305 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,832 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 71,991 miles

BOTH rear tyres becoming out of shape

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)

Wipers juddering across screen

Fail 13 Jul 2016 71,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

BOTH rear tyres becoming out of shape

Gearbox mounting defective BOTH ()

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)

Wipers juddering across screen

Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,714 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2014 54,330 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,358 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,739 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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DF08 WGJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DF08 WGJ, 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 DF08 WGJ registered?

DF08 WGJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is DF08 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 WGJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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