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WF08 GNK

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,630 mi
Last recorded89,630 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 GNK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 89,630 miles

Nearside headlight foggy

Pass 28 Sep 2024 69,783 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 63,353 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 58,124 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 51,419 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 48,282 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 47,256 miles

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 22 Sep 2018 45,588 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 44,130 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,536 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,757 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Fail 21 Sep 2015 40,756 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 40,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

secondary bonnent catch sized

Pass 28 May 2014 32,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 29,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,679 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WF08 GNK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WF08 GNK, 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 WF08 GNK registered?

WF08 GNK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is WF08 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 GNK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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