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SH58 ORF

2008 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,592 mi
Last recorded99,592 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 ORF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 99,592 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 May 2023 99,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper-rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 94,951 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 94,951 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 91,951 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 91,951 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 90,215 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 82,091 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,725 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 68,225 miles

Offside Front seatbelt fraying slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2017 68,194 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front seatbelt fraying slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and offside rear tyres getting low on tread.

no emissions print out,not enough smoke to obtain a reading and no access to rpm signal.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions print out,not enough smoke emitted to obtain a reading.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,102 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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SH58 ORF is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SH58 ORF, 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 SH58 ORF registered?

SH58 ORF is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 2 December 2008.

Is SH58 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH58 ORF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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