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VK58 DHY

2008 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,179 mi
Last recorded138,179 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 DHY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 138,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 132,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 128,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 124,583 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 118,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seat belts not checked.. seats folded area loaded.

Fail 14 Jul 2020 118,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seat belts not checked.. seats folded area loaded.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 112,654 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 101,578 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 91,417 miles

Central exhaust clamps corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 83,341 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 83,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 76,718 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 58,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,708 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre very low tread on edges

offside front tyre low tread and bald on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2012 35,623 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,998 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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VK58 DHY is a 2008 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 VK58 DHY, 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 VK58 DHY registered?

VK58 DHY is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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