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VU58 OFD

2008 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,131 mi
Last recorded193,131 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A590,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 OFD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 193,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2024 185,825 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 179,665 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2022 179,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 170,183 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 170,183 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 162,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 155,241 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 155,241 miles

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 146,378 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 146,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 137,008 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 126,426 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 126,426 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,401 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 106,430 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 95,088 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 95,088 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 91,615 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,263 miles

Oil mist around offside front shock absorber.

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 OFD is a 2008 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU58 OFD, 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 VU58 OFD registered?

VU58 OFD is a 2008 Audi A5, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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