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DY58 VWK

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,108 mi
Last recorded146,108 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 VWK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 146,108 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 133,819 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 133,819 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing n/s/r ,o/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 127,231 miles

Front Both tyres are worn on the inside edge would advice a tracking check

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 127,231 miles

Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Both tyres are worn on the inside edge would advice a tracking check

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 119,412 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 119,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 107,140 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 107,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 88,029 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 88,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/30-20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,124 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing unable to confirm depth of splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nsf anitroll bar link has slight play

wind screen has slight damage ns

Fail 31 Jul 2018 83,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside front upper suspension arms inner bushes perishing/cracking

offiside front door mirror glass is cracked

rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,829 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front tyres low heavily worn on edges

offside mirror glass broken

offside rear tyre cut inner side walls

Fail 30 Mar 2017 67,827 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint broken (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front tyres low heavily worn on edges

offside mirror glass broken

offside rear tyre cut inner side walls

Pass 10 Aug 2015 42,910 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 40,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,224 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 35,964 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 29,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,714 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 25,835 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,148 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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DY58 VWK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DY58 VWK, 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 DY58 VWK registered?

DY58 VWK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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