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RJ58 TAV

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,200 mi
Last recorded148,200 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 TAV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 148,200 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 148,200 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 143,144 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 125,499 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 107,577 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 107,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall + splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 95,307 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,769 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 77,731 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 77,730 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,260 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 60,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & side wall damage [255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,992 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 37,936 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 34,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns/os rear tyres starting to split/deteriorate[255/35ZR19-96Y-EL]

Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,120 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 23,434 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 TAV is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

RJ58 TAV is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 8 November 2008.

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