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SW58 ANX

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,207 mi
Last recorded115,207 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 ANX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 115,207 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at approx. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 100,183 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 90,069 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 70,599 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 69,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 69,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction also glow light flashing (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,713 miles

Emissions too low to register

Pass 22 Aug 2019 55,181 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 50,497 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen Washer Not Working

Pass 23 Aug 2016 28,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner side and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner side and perished

Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,092 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall and slight cut on outer tread area

Fail 21 Aug 2015 25,092 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall and slight cut on outer tread area

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 21,788 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,520 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 13,973 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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SW58 ANX is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SW58 ANX, 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 SW58 ANX registered?

SW58 ANX is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is SW58 ANX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW58 ANX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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