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WK58 XOB

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,709 mi
Last recorded192,709 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 XOB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 192,709 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 186,525 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES IN BOTH ARMS SLIGHT WEAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 186,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STRAIGHT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES IN BOTH ARMS SLIGHT WEAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 182,788 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 29 Sep 2022 182,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 10 Aug 2021 176,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall has a small bugle. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp output slightly reduced but still meeting requirements

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 176,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint dust cover on rearmost control arm split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall has a small bugle. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp output slightly reduced but still meeting requirements

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 168,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside rear inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 168,921 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated also play detected (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre to ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside rear inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 149,360 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 129,294 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 129,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 123,980 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 112,697 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 112,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 102,368 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,098 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low for reading

Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,485 miles

emissions to low to be tested

Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres 3mm tread in center

Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,700 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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WK58 XOB is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WK58 XOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK58 XOB registered?

WK58 XOB is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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