2008 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · WD08 GCU
2008 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 150,133 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD08 GCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 150,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD08 GCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A5 (WD08 GCU) between October 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH UPPER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))”.
WD08 GCU Mileage History
- 05/10/2023137,254 mi
- 06/10/2023137,254 mi
- 29/08/2024144,587 mi+7,333 mi
- 31/07/2025149,992 mi+5,405 mi
- 28/08/2025150,133 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 6,791 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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