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YB08 WAJ

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,615 mi
Last recorded143,615 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 143,615 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 140,275 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 137,496 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 133,923 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 130,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 130,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 129,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 129,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 124,953 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 116,113 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 107,947 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 99,086 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,507 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 84,138 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,096 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,459 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 49,571 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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YB08 WAJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YB08 WAJ, 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 YB08 WAJ registered?

YB08 WAJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is YB08 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 WAJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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