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SG58 OEZ

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,120 mi
Last recorded103,120 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 OEZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 103,120 miles

Front accident damage

Fail 26 May 2023 103,120 miles

Front accident damage

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 93,542 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 89,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,779 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 83,708 miles

e.m.l on.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 83,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

e.m.l on.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,552 miles

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

tyres different size from front to rear axle

Fail 14 Apr 2015 74,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

tyres different size from front to rear axle

Pass 11 Apr 2014 66,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,074 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 32,743 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 32,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 OEZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SG58 OEZ, 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 SG58 OEZ registered?

SG58 OEZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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