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VK58 NLM

2008 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,474 mi
Last recorded89,474 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 NLM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 89,474 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 83,168 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front to rear exhaust system joint/clamp broken but not effecting the security of the exhaust system

Pass 23 May 2021 78,115 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 73,344 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 67,437 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,249 miles

passenger front seat belt frey

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2017 62,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

passenger front seat belt frey

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 May 2016 50,134 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 39,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 22 May 2015 39,211 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,537 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

tps warning light is on

Fail 25 Jun 2014 34,537 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tps warning light is on

Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,988 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,792 miles

Emissions to clean to record

Pass 3 Oct 2011 17,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2011 17,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NLM is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK58 NLM, 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 NLM registered?

VK58 NLM is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 11 October 2008.

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