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SY58 SWZ

2008 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,755 mi
Last recorded81,755 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 SWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 81,755 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 80,079 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 76,568 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 74,829 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 72,815 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 69,399 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 64,310 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 56,667 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,210 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,409 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 45,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,481 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 38,466 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,505 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 31,505 miles

Nearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,834 miles

nearside rear brake disc badly pitted

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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SY58 SWZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SY58 SWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY58 SWZ registered?

SY58 SWZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is SY58 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY58 SWZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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