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WV08 BAA

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,401 mi
Last recorded190,401 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 BAA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 190,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 189,507 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 183,421 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 170,951 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 170,819 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 162,958 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 147,127 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 147,127 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 135,374 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 136,521 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 136,521 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 128,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit and badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 118,037 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 118,037 miles

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

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

coolent level below min

oil leak under engine

Pass 25 Jun 2014 110,674 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 104,907 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 24 Jul 2013 104,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 30 May 2012 87,501 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 87,501 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,411 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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WV08 BAA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 WV08 BAA, 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 WV08 BAA registered?

WV08 BAA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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