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SW58 OAG

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

199,257 mi
Last recorded199,257 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 OAG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 199,257 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ***strong advise*** (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ***strong advise*** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ***strong advise*** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 198,920 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ***strong advise*** (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ***strong advise*** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ***strong advise*** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tpms system faulty

Pass 9 Jul 2024 184,389 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 169,068 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))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower lower shock attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 169,059 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower lower shock attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 149,187 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 149,177 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front lower inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 122,144 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 122,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 117,280 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 117,280 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 109,488 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 109,488 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 102,284 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 102,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 93,472 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 93,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 82,277 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 75,600 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 66,577 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 66,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,427 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,661 miles

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

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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SW58 OAG is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OAG, 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 OAG registered?

SW58 OAG is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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