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SW58 AOA

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,640 mi
Last recorded134,640 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 AOA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 134,640 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2026 134,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge inner edge also inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 131,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm - ball joint facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 127,341 miles

Coolant leak Major leak of coolant. The reservoir is split. ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Extreme wear on inner edge...255/30/20 92Y. This tyre is runflat but the others are not. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 127,334 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak Major leak of coolant. The reservoir is split. ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Extreme wear on inner edge...255/30/20 92Y. This tyre is runflat but the others are not. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 118,915 miles

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 2 Nov 2021 114,640 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 108,746 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 108,746 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 102,217 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 102,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 94,967 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 94,967 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 88,212 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 79,758 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 72,612 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 65,744 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,563 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 57,559 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 49,453 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,771 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 AOA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW58 AOA, 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 AOA registered?

SW58 AOA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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