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AK58 KMG

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,986 mi
Last recorded181,986 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 KMG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 181,986 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 181,975 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 181,862 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking at pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at jacking points damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 172,456 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 164,294 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 155,701 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 152,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 138,499 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 129,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 117,802 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 104,572 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 100,997 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 100,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres wearing low.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 94,573 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,718 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,161 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 65,443 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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AK58 KMG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK58 KMG, 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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AK58 KMG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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