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DG58 XTK

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,559 mi
Last recorded158,559 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 XTK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 158,559 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 158,558 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 157,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 148,773 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp missing causing front section of exhaust to be little lose and slight blow

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

washer bottle may be damaged as leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2019 148,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp missing causing front section of exhaust to be little lose and slight blow

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

washer bottle may be damaged as leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2016 108,284 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 99,357 miles

nearside rear tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2014 92,749 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,024 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 82,497 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,817 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 XTK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XTK, 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 XTK registered?

DG58 XTK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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