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SD58 DHJ

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,034 mi
Last recorded81,034 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 DHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 81,034 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 80,066 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 78,497 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 78,497 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,613 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 76,538 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 75,580 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 74,093 miles

all tyres wearing low on treads

Fail 11 Mar 2019 74,058 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres wearing low on treads

Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,697 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,798 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,408 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,298 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,117 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 49,917 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,636 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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SD58 DHJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SD58 DHJ, 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

How do I check the history of SD58 DHJ?

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What year was SD58 DHJ registered?

SD58 DHJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is SD58 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD58 DHJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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