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SA58 BTE

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,738 mi
Last recorded152,738 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 BTE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 152,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 150,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 138,646 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 123,388 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 123,388 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 113,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 109,447 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 100,675 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 86,182 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 72,937 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 72,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Linkage insecure (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 55,335 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,517 miles

center exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,439 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 22,791 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 BTE is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel 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 SA58 BTE, 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 BTE registered?

SA58 BTE is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SA58 BTE safe to buy?

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