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SY58 TJZ

2008 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,202 mi
Last recorded118,202 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 TJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 118,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 112,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 107,996 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 102,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2023 102,512 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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,078 miles

Rear rear heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2022 97,078 miles

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

Rear rear heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2021 90,702 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,057 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 85,056 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

both rearmost heat shields insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2018 76,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 65,892 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 57,059 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 48,548 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,582 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 39,576 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake disc's worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,889 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,017 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 22,360 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,235 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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SY58 TJZ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TJZ, 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 SY58 TJZ registered?

SY58 TJZ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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