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SV58 FDO

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,035 mi
Last recorded129,035 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 FDO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 129,035 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on outer edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 127,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 124,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 124,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 112,371 miles

Offside Front Brake Backing Plate Loose

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 112,370 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake Backing Plate Loose

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 89,677 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 89,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 73,590 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak present

Pass 16 May 2018 67,425 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 57,933 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,913 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,290 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 44,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2014 44,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,820 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,767 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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SV58 FDO is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV58 FDO, 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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SV58 FDO is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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