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WG08 NOF

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,024 mi
Last recorded201,024 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 NOF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 201,024 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 201,024 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 198,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 198,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 196,772 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 193,240 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 191,065 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 191,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

eml on

slight seepage from injector seal

Pass 24 Jul 2017 173,879 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 173,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 156,645 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 156,645 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 139,198 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 122,091 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 107,345 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 107,345 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 86,351 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 64,782 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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WG08 NOF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG08 NOF, 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 WG08 NOF registered?

WG08 NOF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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