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AF58 ZHO

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,045 mi
Last recorded184,045 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 ZHO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 184,045 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 174,660 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Fail 10 May 2021 174,660 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 31 Dec 2019 158,584 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 158,577 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 139,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 139,302 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 123,172 miles

advise front tyres getting low

Fail 12 Jan 2018 123,172 miles

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

advise front tyres getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2017 120,861 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 113,771 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 102,821 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 85,793 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Sep 2012 56,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,200 miles

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

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

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

steering graunching whilist operating

Fail 16 Aug 2011 37,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering graunching whilist operating

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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AF58 ZHO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF58 ZHO, 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 AF58 ZHO registered?

AF58 ZHO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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