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SG58 UWL

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,720 mi
Last recorded108,720 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 UWL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 108,720 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 98,398 miles

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 9 Nov 2023 89,900 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,331 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear number plate lamp dimly lit

Fail 26 Oct 2022 80,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear number plate lamp dimly lit

Pass 15 Oct 2021 70,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 68,391 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 68,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,212 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 66,212 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 63,399 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,474 miles

EXHAUST CLAMP SLEEVE WEAK

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SMALL CHIPS ON FRONT WINDSCREEN

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

chips in windscreen

exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

play in nearside steering rack ball end

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,086 miles

Offside Rear has small cut to tread but not showing cord

brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,024 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,314 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,734 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,172 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,564 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 UWL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 UWL, 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 UWL registered?

SG58 UWL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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