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SG58 RLX

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,201 mi
Last recorded89,201 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 89,201 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 89,200 miles

Exhaust system insecure center to tail (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,816 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 86,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 81,622 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 73,399 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 64,096 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 51,921 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 41,548 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 30,344 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 30,344 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear road wheel slightly binding

Pass 20 Nov 2014 27,483 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 23,840 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 20,620 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 17,820 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 RLX 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 80%.

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 RLX, 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 SG58 RLX registered?

SG58 RLX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is SG58 RLX safe to buy?

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