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ST58 CXC

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,493 mi
Last recorded138,493 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 CXC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 138,493 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 121,594 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 121,593 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 108,606 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (front arm) (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 108,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm. (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 93,694 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 93,694 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nail in ns/f tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,087 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

no exhaust smoke detected by emmisions analyzer

unable to take engine temperature

Fail 29 Sep 2015 93,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine and underbody covers fitted

no exhaust smoke detected by emmisions analyzer

unable to take engine temperature

Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,454 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 68,330 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 68,330 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,105 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,383 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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ST58 CXC is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ST58 CXC, 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 ST58 CXC registered?

ST58 CXC is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 October 2008.

Is ST58 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST58 CXC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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