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SP58 VWB

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,672 mi
Last recorded105,672 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 VWB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 105,672 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 105,026 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,277 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 86,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,425 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,906 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 75,792 miles

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

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

o/s rear wheel has been repaired by welding

Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,992 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,130 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,367 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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SP58 VWB is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

SP58 VWB is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SP58 VWB safe to buy?

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