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DE58 EBL

2008 Audi A5

White Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,030 mi
Last recorded124,030 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 124,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 120,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 114,811 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 111,661 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 109,474 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 107,074 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 105,840 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 101,804 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 92,920 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,854 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 79,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket broken on exhaust

Front tyres getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2016 68,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket broken on exhaust

Front tyres getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,325 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,988 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,675 miles

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

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 EBL is a 2008 Audi A5 in White with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EBL, 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 EBL registered?

DE58 EBL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is DE58 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE58 EBL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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