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AY58 ZXL

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,529 mi
Last recorded84,529 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 ZXL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 84,529 miles

Front brake pad sensor adrift from pad

Pass 13 Mar 2024 74,314 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,447 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 64,328 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,834 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,431 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 55,911 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 50,615 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,428 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,643 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 31,002 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 30,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear nail's in tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,751 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,579 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 17,407 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 14,460 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 ZXL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel 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 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

AY58 ZXL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AY58 ZXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 ZXL 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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