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DE58 MFV

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,477 mi
Last recorded161,477 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 MFV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 161,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear inner bush deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear inner bush deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 6 Dec 2019 153,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 153,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 145,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 145,035 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 136,717 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 127,136 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 127,124 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 111,604 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 111,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 98,877 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 4 Nov 2014 98,137 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

nearside brake light part working within limits time of test

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside rear side light part working within limits time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2013 78,523 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,683 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,518 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 43,516 miles

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

o/side rear tyre has cuts in outer wall

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 MFV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

DE58 MFV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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