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WJ58 HFC

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,676 mi
Last recorded116,676 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 HFC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 116,676 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f brake disc scored

n/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

o/s/f fog light not working

rear reg plate slightly insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2024 116,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability wheel bearing bolts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f brake disc scored

n/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

o/s/f fog light not working

rear reg plate slightly insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2023 93,021 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,943 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,129 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 88,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 82,983 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 76,343 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 76,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 76,327 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,056 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,957 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 66,957 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,670 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,737 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 42,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,781 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,224 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,532 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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WJ58 HFC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WJ58 HFC, 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 WJ58 HFC registered?

WJ58 HFC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ58 HFC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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