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CE58 ULS

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,506 mi
Last recorded170,506 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 ULS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 170,506 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Nov 2021 160,398 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 151,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 137,312 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 127,608 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 112,171 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,275 miles

Light surface corrosion on floor and chassis at rear.

Slight play in offside front, front lower ball joint.

Small crack in centre of windscreen.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 107,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Light surface corrosion on floor and chassis at rear.

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Slight play in offside front, front lower ball joint.

Small crack in centre of windscreen.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,546 miles

Exhaust sleeve at joint of front pipe and centre section corroded, not split.

Small crack in centre of windscreen.

Small cut in inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 86,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight buckle on inner edge of both front wheel rims.

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

small crack in centre of windscreen.

small lump in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 86,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight buckle on inner edge of both front wheel rims.

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

small crack in centre of windscreen.

small lump in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 76,933 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,045 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 56,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CE58 ULS is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE58 ULS, 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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CE58 ULS is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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