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WH05 AYD

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,011 mi
Last recorded157,011 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 AYD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 157,011 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 153,924 miles

Offside Front wheel inner rim weld

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 4 Sep 2024 153,922 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wheel inner rim weld

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 1 Sep 2023 150,083 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 144,899 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 136,596 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer sill slight damage

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

centre & rear heatshields partly adrift

Fail 27 Aug 2021 136,956 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer sill slight damage

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

centre & rear heatshields partly adrift

Pass 18 Sep 2020 130,896 miles

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

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

rear heatshield partly adrift

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,557 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 96,282 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 87,482 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,193 miles

N\S\R tyre slightly damaged on inner side wall

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

O\S\R tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,806 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre damaged outer wall

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,705 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 54,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamp corroded

n/s/ front tyre outer sidewall buffer torn

o/s front tyre outer sidewall buffer torn

Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,926 miles

n/s front road wheel inner has a small crack

Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,806 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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WH05 AYD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WH05 AYD, 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 WH05 AYD registered?

WH05 AYD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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