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DG58 PZC

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,250 mi
Last recorded173,250 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 PZC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 173,250 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2023 162,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 162,367 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 152,201 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 152,117 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 95,264 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 139,422 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 117,551 miles

Nearside Front stability control sensor snapped

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,477 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,455 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 80,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre feathering inside edge

unable to detect emissions to clean for machine to detect

Pass 2 Dec 2011 52,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise n\s\r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Dec 2011 52,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise n\s\r tyre worn on inside edge

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 PZC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PZC, 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 PZC registered?

DG58 PZC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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