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AG58 FTA

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,364 mi
Last recorded128,364 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 FTA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 128,364 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 125,003 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 125,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2024 122,883 miles

Nearside Rear Outer of Tyre has multiple side wall repairs

Pass 25 Jan 2023 118,738 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 118,738 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 112,391 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 112,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 105,687 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 105,665 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 98,601 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 93,475 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 87,554 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 78,629 miles

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 68,751 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,819 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 66,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,808 miles

Both Rear Out Of Shape On Inner Edge

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,813 miles

headlight washers not spraying on headlight

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AG58 FTA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 AG58 FTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AG58 FTA?

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What year was AG58 FTA registered?

AG58 FTA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 October 2008.

Is AG58 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG58 FTA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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