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WU08 RYZ

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,123 mi
Last recorded149,123 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 RYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 149,123 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 149,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 144,409 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 140,200 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 136,937 miles

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Fail 1 Aug 2022 136,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 6 Aug 2021 123,436 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 106,580 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,286 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,857 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 83,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,099 miles

Emissions too clean to register ?

Under trays fitted ?

Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,242 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges ?

emissions too clean to register ?

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,676 miles

front pads getting low?

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,369 miles

emissions to clen to register

Pass 28 May 2012 54,842 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,627 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,003 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 51,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 RYZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYZ, 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 RYZ registered?

WU08 RYZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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