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WJ08 YVZ

2008 Audi A5

Green Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,199 mi
Last recorded181,199 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 YVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 181,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 178,808 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 174,831 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on but brake pads in good condition

Fail 23 Oct 2023 174,824 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

brake pad warning light on but brake pads in good condition

Pass 22 Jul 2022 172,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 164,038 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 154,380 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 154,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 145,919 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 134,235 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 123,531 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2014 106,849 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 96,333 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 81,812 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 66,279 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,010 miles

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

nearside front spotlight grille missing

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 YVZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Green with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJ08 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

WJ08 YVZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 YVZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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