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WA05 BAD

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,878 mi
Last recorded164,878 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 BAD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 164,878 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 164,878 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 157,397 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 150,984 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 145,574 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 134,117 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 122,876 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 122,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 111,820 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 91,745 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp corroded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 91,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre is cut but no cords showing

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,190 miles

Front both tyres wearing thin

Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,154 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,374 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 25,877 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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WA05 BAD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WA05 BAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA05 BAD registered?

WA05 BAD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is WA05 BAD safe to buy?

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