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SP58 TNK

2008 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,932 mi
Last recorded124,932 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 TNK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 124,932 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 122,553 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,744 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 109,561 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 98,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,178 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 74,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 73,049 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,734 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,454 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 66,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,113 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 63,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,271 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 56,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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SP58 TNK is a 2008 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SP58 TNK, 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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SP58 TNK is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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