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WF58 WRO

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,500 mi
Last recorded159,500 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 WRO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 159,500 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 159,466 miles

Brake disc contaminated both rear discs (1.1.14 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 149,103 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion underbody

Fail 28 Jun 2024 149,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion underbody

Pass 1 Jul 2023 143,562 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion underbody

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 143,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion underbody

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 226,144 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 224,618 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 222,720 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 220,945 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 220,945 miles

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 216,499 miles

emissions too clean to read

Pass 14 Nov 2016 209,042 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 195,213 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 195,213 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 168,448 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 142,513 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 142,513 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 141,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions too leanee

Pass 22 Oct 2012 119,088 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 119,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 89,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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WF58 WRO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WF58 WRO, 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 WF58 WRO registered?

WF58 WRO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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