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WG08 ZSF

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,590 mi
Last recorded162,590 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 ZSF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 162,590 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 149,476 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 135,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.87 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.82 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 135,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.87 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.82 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 128,324 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 121,921 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 113,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 107,768 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 107,473 miles

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

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

pad warning light on not to wear indicators

Pass 18 Jul 2018 106,739 miles

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

emission test wont register

engine undertray slightly loose

Fail 11 Jul 2018 106,607 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

emission test wont register

engine undertray slightly loose

Pass 4 Jul 2017 104,234 miles

emission test wont register

pad waring light on

Pass 5 Jul 2016 102,319 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

emissions wont register

pad warning light on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

m.i.l light on

Pass 1 Jul 2014 98,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light

Pass 17 Jul 2013 93,402 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,760 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,799 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 ZSF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WG08 ZSF, 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 WG08 ZSF registered?

WG08 ZSF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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