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EA58 HRD

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,075 mi
Last recorded117,075 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 HRD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 117,075 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 107,410 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 107,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 96,928 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 91,368 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 91,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 81,775 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,981 miles

nsr tyre worn on edge

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,940 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Oct 2016 74,940 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported joint/sleeve clamps corroded and broken (7.1.1)

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,524 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,991 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 53,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 38,483 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,974 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 20,018 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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EA58 HRD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA58 HRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA58 HRD registered?

EA58 HRD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is EA58 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA58 HRD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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