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RJ58 UBW

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,477 mi
Last recorded55,477 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 UBW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 55,477 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 50,754 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 45,131 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 39,868 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 35,532 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 31,323 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 27,840 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 24,150 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Nov 2017 19,022 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 16,406 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 15,687 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 144,608 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 14,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 13,073 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in o/s rear tyre sidewall. cuts in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 25 Oct 2012 11,197 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 9,202 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 UBW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

RJ58 UBW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ58 UBW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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