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SV58 SZZ

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

160,872 mi
Last recorded160,872 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 SZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 160,872 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 157,197 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 154,783 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 151,598 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 148,082 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 144,277 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 140,538 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 135,975 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 130,870 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 130,866 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 124,899 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 117,699 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 117,687 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 117,687 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,141 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 106,843 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 102,333 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 102,333 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 83,967 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 72,327 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 SZZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SV58 SZZ, 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 SV58 SZZ registered?

SV58 SZZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is SV58 SZZ safe to buy?

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