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DE58 MGO

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,056 mi
Last recorded162,056 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 MGO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 162,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 149,520 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 139,187 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 129,620 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 129,620 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 117,051 miles

water pump bearing noisy

Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,109 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 111,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 107,925 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 107,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,712 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 87,044 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,256 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 68,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,274 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 MGO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MGO, 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 MGO registered?

DE58 MGO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is DE58 MGO safe to buy?

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