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WG57 SYF

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,692 mi
Last recorded151,692 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 SYF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 151,692 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 144,970 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 138,945 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR very worn, very pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 128,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 128,648 miles

Brake performance not tested AWD, due to the dangerous defect not taking out to public road to perform Tapley meter test (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached NSF lower rear arm bush is detached! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 115,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 112,548 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise:mil lamp on

Pass 20 Mar 2020 109,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 104,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 104,992 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 100,857 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 98,339 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,559 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 81,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 69,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyre walls cut

Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,598 miles

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)

front tyre walls cut

Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,113 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,926 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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WG57 SYF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WG57 SYF, 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 WG57 SYF registered?

WG57 SYF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is WG57 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG57 SYF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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