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WJ08 RZZ

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,858 mi
Last recorded160,858 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 RZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 160,858 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 160,858 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 156,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 150,567 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 144,655 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 139,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 139,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 134,003 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 128,644 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 128,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 121,451 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,775 miles

engine management light on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 110,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35 19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2016 98,911 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing inner edge

engine management light on

Fail 20 May 2016 98,911 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 7 Mar 2015 88,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 73,833 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 73,833 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 50,518 miles

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

emmisions too low for print out

Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,115 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,384 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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WJ08 RZZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ08 RZZ, 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 WJ08 RZZ registered?

WJ08 RZZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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