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AV58 DZL

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,274 mi
Last recorded146,274 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 DZL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 146,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre rubber cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 141,252 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTH LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTH UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 128,248 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 117,357 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 103,597 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 103,592 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear pipes insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,944 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Various covers fitted.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 96,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Various covers fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,005 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine area ()

Nearside Rear ex hanger broken

Fail 3 Feb 2017 91,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Front Oil leak engine area ()

Nearside Rear ex hanger broken

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,031 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 84,031 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 80,299 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 71,457 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,960 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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AV58 DZL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AV58 DZL, 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 AV58 DZL registered?

AV58 DZL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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