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VK58 XXJ

2008 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,630 mi
Last recorded149,630 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 XXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 149,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 137,572 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 137,519 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tpms on

Pass 27 Oct 2022 131,422 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 131,421 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,319 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 111,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyres worn inner edges

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2020 111,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component has an unsafe modification ball joint bolt not long enough to have nut securely on (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2019 100,062 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,455 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,183 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,175 miles

rear number plate fixing loose

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,394 miles

Front both worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2014 52,547 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 43,609 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,960 miles

Nail in nearside 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 26,187 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 26,187 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 XXJ is a 2008 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

VK58 XXJ is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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