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SG58 HMF

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,443 mi
Last recorded171,443 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 HMF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2025 171,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 164,102 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 157,468 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 149,955 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 148,270 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 136,962 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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))

Pass 5 May 2018 133,901 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray fitted blocking components

Pass 5 May 2017 129,001 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 126,624 miles

Rear tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Nov 2016 126,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2015 111,439 miles

Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,801 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 87,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,061 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 48,457 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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SG58 HMF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 SG58 HMF, 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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SG58 HMF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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