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DE58 EFY

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,795 mi
Last recorded128,795 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 EFY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 128,795 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 128,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

nearside front fog light inoperative

Pass 28 Jan 2019 125,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 124,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 105,351 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 105,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 94,239 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 92,704 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 92,702 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 85,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 82,358 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 79,907 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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DE58 EFY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFY, 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 EFY registered?

DE58 EFY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is DE58 EFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE58 EFY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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