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SIG 8582

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,955 mi
Last recorded113,955 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 8582
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 113,955 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 111,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 111,122 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 109,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 109,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 106,065 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 102,078 miles

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

Lower power steering pipe damp

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged plus signs of being ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 102,078 miles

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

Lower power steering pipe damp

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged plus signs of being ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 97,689 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear under-tray slightly loose

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 97,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear under-tray slightly loose

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 89,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit plus small cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus tyre is stepped inner (5.2.3 (e))

power steering pipe minor seap

Pass 11 Oct 2018 83,348 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 83,311 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall bulged 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 76,499 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 73,037 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 73,033 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,727 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 67,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,431 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,939 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,768 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 47,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SIG 8582 is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SIG 8582, 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 SIG 8582 registered?

SIG 8582 is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is SIG 8582 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 8582 shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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