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SP58 UAL

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,209 mi
Last recorded96,209 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 UAL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 96,209 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 91,529 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 91,214 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 89,727 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 81,983 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,781 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 77,431 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 77,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 23 Jun 2016 72,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,120 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,347 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 66,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,450 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,882 miles

Diesel smoke test readings too low to register.

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 UAL is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SP58 UAL, 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 SP58 UAL registered?

SP58 UAL is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is SP58 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP58 UAL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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