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SF58 ZWH

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,378 mi
Last recorded163,378 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF58 ZWH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 163,378 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 163,345 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 149,168 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 142,634 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 127,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 115,944 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases twin pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Offside Front windscreen washer low pressure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension sub frame starting to corrode

both front centre exhaust joints on twin pipes clamps badly corroded

engine covers & under trays fitted

exhaust emissions fast idle lamba reading was on the limit

Pass 23 Aug 2018 111,744 miles

Nearside Front dip beam output seems lower than o/side

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has 2 nails in the tread

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

central exhaust clamps are quite corroded

engine covers & under trays fitted , some fuel lines & brake pipes covered ( no action required )

Pass 22 Aug 2017 103,695 miles

Offside Front screw in tyre

Offside small chip on windscreen

under covers and trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,876 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,184 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 66,803 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 66,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,134 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,033 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SF58 ZWH is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SF58 ZWH, 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 SF58 ZWH registered?

SF58 ZWH is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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