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AY58 HLM

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

224,405 mi
Last recorded224,405 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 HLM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 224,405 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 216,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 203,206 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2024 203,206 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2023 191,686 miles

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

Under body trays and covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 179,992 miles

under tray fitted view obstructed

Pass 3 Feb 2021 174,619 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2020 166,664 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 154,348 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 141,764 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 127,092 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 114,391 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 109,086 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 93,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,300 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 HLM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HLM, 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 HLM registered?

AY58 HLM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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The MOT history for AY58 HLM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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