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DG58 DXM

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,324 mi
Last recorded151,324 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 DXM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 151,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 142,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under vehicle body body has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2022 133,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2021 124,562 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Oct 2021 124,562 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 106,869 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2017 106,855 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,154 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,583 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,406 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 47,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front fog lamp grill damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 42,087 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 35,695 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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DG58 DXM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DG58 DXM, 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 DG58 DXM registered?

DG58 DXM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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