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RF58 TVP

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,464 mi
Last recorded150,464 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 TVP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 150,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 143,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 143,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 137,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall small split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 137,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured front ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall small split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 129,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 119,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 104,894 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions not detected on anyliser

Pass 6 Jul 2018 93,813 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 90,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,248 miles

pin hole in n/s outer cv boot-small leak

Pass 29 May 2015 79,308 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,641 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 73,641 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 70,085 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 70,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 58,648 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 44,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,151 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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RF58 TVP is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF58 TVP, 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 RF58 TVP registered?

RF58 TVP is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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