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RJ58 WBX

2008 Audi A5

Green Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,402 mi
Last recorded186,402 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 WBX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 186,402 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 178,257 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 178,257 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 169,022 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 169,021 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 160,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 160,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 151,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 144,920 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arm where marked. both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 144,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailer arm where marked. both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 140,215 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 132,714 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken RUSTED THROUGH

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 124,164 miles

EML on

Exhaust centre clamp insecure

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 112,263 miles

exhaust centre joint/sleeve broken

Fail 22 Nov 2016 112,208 miles

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

exhaust centre joint/sleeve broken

Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,754 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 78,254 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 55,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 33,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,599 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 23,333 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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RJ58 WBX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Green with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ58 WBX, 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 RJ58 WBX registered?

RJ58 WBX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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