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AK58 KOV

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,111 mi
Last recorded137,111 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 KOV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 137,111 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 135,542 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 134,497 miles

Nearside Rear Inner inner side light not working (outer is working)

Fail 24 Apr 2019 134,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner inner side light not working (outer is working)

Pass 27 Apr 2018 131,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2018 131,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 109,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 93,810 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,610 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,473 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 32,795 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 KOV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK58 KOV, 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 AK58 KOV registered?

AK58 KOV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is AK58 KOV safe to buy?

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