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AY58 HFZ

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

129,576 mi
Last recorded129,576 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 HFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 129,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 122,504 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 117,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 111,805 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 106,040 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,431 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing low at inner edges

Fail 23 Nov 2020 99,423 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing low at inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2020 95,535 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,278 miles

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

covers restricting view of vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2018 80,748 miles

covers restricting view of vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2017 70,842 miles

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

Nearside Front inner steering joint has slight play

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges very close to ply,cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,068 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 49,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 39,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,080 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 21,698 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 20,834 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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AY58 HFZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AY58 HFZ, 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 AY58 HFZ registered?

AY58 HFZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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