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WU58 OTM

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,534 mi
Last recorded160,534 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 OTM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 160,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 160,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 150,156 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 150,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 144,310 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyres misshaped

Offside Rear Tyre misshaped

Fail 31 Jul 2023 144,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyres misshaped

Offside Rear Tyre misshaped

Pass 1 Aug 2022 135,115 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 135,115 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 122,950 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 114,277 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 105,958 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,549 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 99,019 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust sleeve / clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 92,152 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 76,950 miles

Offside Front 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 18 May 2015

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 10 Feb 2014 39,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,445 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,243 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 13,925 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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WU58 OTM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU58 OTM, 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 WU58 OTM registered?

WU58 OTM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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