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VU58 OEA

2008 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,802 mi
Last recorded113,802 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 OEA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 113,802 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 113,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 105,834 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 99,419 miles

center exhaust sleeve corroded / poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,974 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 87,871 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 79,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 72,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracked and is worn on the inner tread

Pass 5 Sep 2016 65,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 58,394 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fault with central locking on drivers door

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,388 miles

both front tyres worn 2/3mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,842 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,242 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 38,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,242 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 29,106 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

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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VU58 OEA is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU58 OEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU58 OEA registered?

VU58 OEA is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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