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VK58 ZBW

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

207,587 mi
Last recorded207,587 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 ZBW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 207,587 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 201,336 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 201,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 197,042 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 192,011 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 184,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 183,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

all undertrays and arch liners damaged or missing

Fail 15 Jun 2020 183,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated in engine bay (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

all undertrays and arch liners damaged or missing

Pass 11 Mar 2019 169,177 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 169,175 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 151,624 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 133,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 111,667 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 102,077 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON TREAD LIMITS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to outer wall nearside front tyre

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,688 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,143 miles

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

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

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 ZBW is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

VK58 ZBW is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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