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RJ58 ENU

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,183 mi
Last recorded165,183 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 ENU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2026 165,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 40 zr18 97y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2025 159,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 154,661 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 147,311 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 142,939 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 138,024 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40r18 97y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 129,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 122,973 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 113,260 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,916 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 98,496 miles

All four brake discs are slightly worn

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front leg off two (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 89,792 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 89,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 78,215 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,365 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,294 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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RJ58 ENU 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ENU, 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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RJ58 ENU is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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