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WU08 AFA

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,405 mi
Last recorded170,405 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 AFA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 170,405 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 170,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2024 165,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 161,460 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 156,362 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 153,820 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front & offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 153,820 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front & offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 138,994 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 138,994 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2019 132,831 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 123,683 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 115,977 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 108,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 103,816 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 89,085 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 75,375 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,189 miles

front pads around 70% worn on in inner pads

nearside front has slight damage to inner side wall no cords showing

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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WU08 AFA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WU08 AFA, 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 WU08 AFA registered?

WU08 AFA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is WU08 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 AFA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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