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WH02 WAH

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,293 mi
Last recorded146,293 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH02 WAH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 146,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

full body under trays fitted restricting inspection

rear sub frame and rear chassis sections corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2025 146,293 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

full body under trays fitted restricting inspection

rear sub frame and rear chassis sections corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2024 145,259 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 143,720 miles

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear subframe corroded not excessive

undercovers fitted not fully allowing inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2022 141,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s indicators intermittent fault

under trays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 25 Aug 2022 141,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s indicators intermittent fault

under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2021 136,794 miles

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

undercovers fitted not alloweing full inspection of all components

Pass 14 Aug 2020 127,733 miles

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

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

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 20 Aug 2019 117,211 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,797 miles

unable to see rear inner brake pad without wheel removal

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 15 Aug 2017 102,920 miles

under body covers restricting inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,772 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 85,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,634 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,352 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,777 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 37,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no smoke results issued as vehicle as no emisions recorded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,376 miles

no smoke results issued as vehicle as no emisions recorded

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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WH02 WAH is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WH02 WAH, 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 WH02 WAH registered?

WH02 WAH is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is WH02 WAH safe to buy?

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