MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
lower engine cover insecure
Front Fuel system component leaking leaking from engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
lower engine cover insecure
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))
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier In boot (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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SG58 XSM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?
SG58 XSM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 December 2008.
Is SG58 XSM safe to buy?
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