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VS58 RAD

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,025 mi
Last recorded102,025 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVS58 RAD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 102,025 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear exhaust clamp broken

offside rear exhaust clamp corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2024 93,983 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 93,979 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 88,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 85,549 miles

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

Offside Front damage to door cill that will result in corrosion

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

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

Fail 13 May 2022 85,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front damage to door cill that will result in corrosion

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 85,503 miles

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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 79,302 miles

Bonnet release mechanism missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

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

Offside Rear exhaust fouling the rear bumper

front fog light switch fitted but no front fog lamps fitted.

Fail 23 Apr 2021 79,294 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release mechanism missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed retaining device fitted but hose not secured in retainer. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear exhaust fouling the rear bumper

front fog light switch fitted but no front fog lamps fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2020 69,805 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,528 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,717 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,810 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,408 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,292 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing between the tread

Fail 25 Apr 2013 29,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing between the tread

Pass 9 Apr 2012 19,561 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 10,877 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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VS58 RAD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VS58 RAD, 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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VS58 RAD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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