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RJ58 ATY

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,597 mi
Last recorded185,597 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 ATY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 185,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 185,596 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 183,092 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 152,591 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 152,591 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 120,868 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 108,381 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 108,381 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 87,679 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,865 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,666 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

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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RJ58 ATY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RJ58 ATY, 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 RJ58 ATY registered?

RJ58 ATY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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