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SV58 YME

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,712 mi
Last recorded122,712 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 YME
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 122,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 109,402 miles

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump to joint ? (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower sill slightly damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2019 109,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump to joint ? (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower sill slightly damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 104,113 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion rear sill slightly cracked (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 104,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing bolt broken on carrier (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion rear sill slightly cracked (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 95,551 miles

both rear exhaust silencer heat shields corroded/detached and rubbing on exhaust silencers and causing vibration

engine management lamp illuminated

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Fail 19 Jan 2017 95,550 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure n/s/f brake sensor wiring insecure and rubbing on driveshaft/cv joint assembly (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure n/s/f wheel insecure to hub , all 5 wheel nuts loose (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

both rear exhaust silencer heat shields corroded/detached and rubbing on exhaust silencers and causing vibration

engine management lamp illuminated

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,785 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

chip at windscreen

o/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 23 Apr 2015 81,785 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

chip at windscreen

o/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 58,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low and perished

Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,472 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,786 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 44,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,873 miles

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

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 YME is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YME, 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 YME registered?

SV58 YME is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is SV58 YME safe to buy?

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