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DG58 NPP

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

196,278 mi
Last recorded196,278 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 NPP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 196,278 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel off side inner drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 191,302 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint [drum stick] (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 186,769 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 180,647 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 171,300 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 170,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with fog lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat sheld loose fuel tank

Pass 6 Nov 2020 161,997 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 161,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 151,724 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 142,391 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 134,054 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 134,054 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 115,523 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 115,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,231 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 78,497 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 64,111 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 50,221 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 37,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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 NPP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG58 NPP, 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 NPP registered?

DG58 NPP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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