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SA58 XAY

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,768 mi
Last recorded120,768 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 XAY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 120,768 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 114,315 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 109,724 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 109,722 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 104,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 104,239 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 99,565 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 95,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18Y (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 25 Nov 2014 90,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 85,788 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 67,967 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 44,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 XAY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA58 XAY registered?

SA58 XAY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 September 2008.

Is SA58 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA58 XAY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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