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SA58 BRF

2008 Audi A5

Beige Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,022 mi
Last recorded169,022 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 BRF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 169,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 165,452 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 162,305 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 158,640 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 156,315 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 156,309 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 145,900 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 145,900 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 143,400 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 138,870 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper bushes cracked (2.4.G.2)

cover fitted to under body obstructing some underside component view

Pass 19 Oct 2016 133,101 miles

Front Upper arm bushes slightly worn

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

under tray fitted.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 133,101 miles

Front Upper arm bushes slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

under tray fitted.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 133,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 118,162 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 107,595 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 94,127 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,147 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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SA58 BRF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Beige with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SA58 BRF, 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 SA58 BRF registered?

SA58 BRF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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