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DE58 EBC

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

133,310 mi
Last recorded133,310 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 EBC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 133,310 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 133,310 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 129,430 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2021 122,529 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 114,965 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2019 106,997 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 96,730 miles

engine light on the dash

undercover trey fitted

Front Upper both side wishbone bushes worn

Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,725 miles

Rear brake pads slightly low

underneath tray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 70,735 miles

Front suspension bushes slightly worn

engine light on the dash

under cover with tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,940 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,646 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 31,503 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,045 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,078 miles

n/s front tyre side wall damage

nail in n/s front tyre

nail in o/s rear tyre

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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DE58 EBC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DE58 EBC, 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 DE58 EBC registered?

DE58 EBC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is DE58 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE58 EBC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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