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VK58 XWA

2008 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,259 mi
Last recorded129,259 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 XWA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 129,259 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 129,259 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 125,505 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 120,086 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 115,453 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 109,580 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 104,861 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))

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

Rear Rear brakes just met min requirments

Pass 5 Apr 2019 96,435 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 89,913 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,484 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 73,464 miles

covers and undertrays fitted/some items not visible

Fail 4 Apr 2016 73,464 miles

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

covers and undertrays fitted/some items not visible

Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,697 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)

n/s/r tyre starting to distort on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,173 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,935 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 31,935 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,363 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 23,290 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 XWA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

VK58 XWA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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