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WJ08 ZTY

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,013 mi
Last recorded45,013 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 ZTY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 45,013 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 42,841 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 41,593 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 41,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 39,423 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 38,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner edges both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 36,800 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 35,728 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,674 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 34,033 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,171 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,259 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,946 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,292 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,301 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 25,001 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,941 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 ZTY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZTY, 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 ZTY registered?

WJ08 ZTY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 ZTY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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