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SP08 WWA

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,703 mi
Last recorded140,703 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 WWA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 140,703 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaitors damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pressure pipe to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 140,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear at repair section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to offside rear at repair section (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaitors damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pressure pipe to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 130,728 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 115,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 104,247 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 104,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2022 86,541 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 76,795 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loos

Pass 31 Jan 2020 65,736 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 58,230 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear heatsheilds insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2018 52,418 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 9 Jan 2017 45,121 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 45,121 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 39,239 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,632 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,346 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 25,113 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,690 miles

Studded winter tyres fitted at time of test.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,208 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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SP08 WWA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SP08 WWA, 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 SP08 WWA registered?

SP08 WWA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is SP08 WWA safe to buy?

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