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SG58 UWH

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,690 mi
Last recorded179,690 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 UWH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 179,690 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Misshaped / distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 174,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 174,480 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 159,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 144,173 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 130,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 114,870 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 83,638 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 49,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 49,739 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 24,080 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 21,886 miles

engine & under body covers fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 21,876 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine & under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 19,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have slight age cracking in the tread area

Pass 28 Jan 2014 16,361 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 14,990 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,834 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 8,353 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 UWH is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UWH, 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 UWH is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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